There were more than 35 million visitors to Michigan's state parks and over 1 million nights spent camping in 2020, according to the DNR.

The nearly 100-acre park was donated to the Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy by Paul and Judy Kindel of Meridian Township ...

First light, 6:15 a.m. Bleary-eyed, I roll onto one elbow. Beyond the outline of the shelter opening, I can just see the mountain. Three weeks into autumn, it’s cold, so I don a fleece and puffy ...

Lawmakers approved $20 million for Midland area dam repairs and flood-proofing, but not $50 million to aid a Upper Peninsula ...

It’s almost unheard of to be on a popular trail in a national park and only see a handful of people in the span of several hours. Most of the time, you have to share nature’s riches with the masses, ...

Even though gates remain open — and without any staff on hand to collect entrance fees — visitors centers are closed from the ...

America’s West is home to some of the world’s most famous national parks and while Nevada’s Great Basin flies under the radar ...

From gentle boardwalks to sandy beaches, steep mountains to lakeside loops, these dog-friendly trails make hiking with your ...

Tucked away in the Ottawa National Forest, this charming community is overflowing with outdoor adventures, including a chance ...

The fiscal year 2025 total is a record for annual donation through the Hunters Feeding Michigan program. It equates to roughly 560,000 servings of venison.

ITASCA STATE PARK, MINN. - Lake Itasca is almost as wild now as it was 193 years ago, when it was named by an explorer from ...

Under the plan released Tuesday afternoon, parks will use fees to fund basic visitor services such as restrooms, trash collection, campground operations, law enforcement and emerg ...