5 Ways to Prevent Boat Explosions

5 Ways to Prevent Boat Explosions

Five tips for avoiding the kind of end-of-season boat accident like this one in South Haven Michigan. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Shoreline Hope in Acme

Shoreline Hope in Acme

Acme residents work to purchase a mile of shore on East Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Buckley's Big View

Buckley's Big View

The scene from Buckley’s High Roll-Away is legendary, but don’t miss the subtle beauty that unfolds along the dirt-road drive in. A changing scape of meadow, pine and hardwood forest makes a perfect prelude to this awe-inspiring overlook. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Fall Folly: Last Trip of the Season

Fall Folly: Last Trip of the Season

Cold water and rapid weather changes require boaters to take extra precautions in autumn. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Wind Gusher?

Wind Gusher?

Wind turbines in the Great Lakes could make Michigan a serious contender in the wind power industry says a recent study by Michigan State University. Full article...Outdoors Features Features )

Wolves Back on Endangered Species List

Wolves Back on Endangered Species List

Federal court says the administration cannot yet remove Midwest wolves from protected status. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Marking Time

Marking Time

Buoys come out in October, go back in in spring. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Champion Tree Color Tour

Champion Tree Color Tour

Many of the state's and even nation's largest trees are in Northwest Lower Michigan, not far from Traverse City. Check 'em out in full color. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Traverse City Fall Adventures

Traverse City Fall Adventures

Discover what there is to do in autumn Up North at the Traverse City Convention and Visitors Bureau exhibit, "Fall Color Adventures." Full article...Outdoors Features Traverse City )

Bragging Rights: Isle Royale's Silence

Bragging Rights: Isle Royale's Silence

Isle Royale, in Lake Superior, named one of five quietest national parks. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Checking in with: Colleen Masterson @ Traverse City's New Nature Center

Checking in with: Colleen Masterson @ Traverse City's New Nature Center

Meet Colleen Masterson, new education director at the Grand Traverse Conservation District's cool new center. Full article...Outdoors Features )

Adopt-a-Beach 2008: Help Wanted

Adopt-a-Beach 2008: Help Wanted

Head to your favorite Great Lakes beach on September 20 and make it even better. Full article...Outdoors Features )

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