Adventure is calling in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as you kayak cliffs, chase the northern lights, explore festivals, and stay wild in 2025’s top nature escape.

Birders looking for variety in both species and settings will find plenty to explore in the U.S. national park system. These parks and protected areas support hundreds of native and migratory ...

Syria’s worst wildfires in years have been brought under control after 10 days of intense firefighting. Civil Defense ...

Skip the crowds and the hefty price tag of Lake Tahoe and spend your days island-hopping at this pretty oasis in Arkansas instead.

Rock Harbor serves as the island’s primary hub, complete with a visitor center, the island’s only lodge, a small restaurant, and a marina where kayaks and canoes can be rented for exploring the ...

The Chapel Loop is perhaps the most popular day hike, a 10-mile circuit that takes in Chapel Rock, Chapel Beach, and Chapel Falls. The Lakeshore Trail provides the best views of the cliffs from above, ...

A three-day ice storm in northern Michigan early this spring left 145,000 people without power, some for weeks. Three months ...

Since more than half of Michigan’s forests are privately owned, educating and supporting landowners in sustainable ...

U.S. land managers have long known that they have a problem on their hands with overgrown forests and persistent drought. With the risk of catastrophic wildfire increasing, one tool is to use ...

The best US states for bird watching can help you take your love for birding up a notch or two. Home to more than 245 species ...

Add this scenic drive to your next U.P. roadtrip, where you can hike to five waterfalls, admire lush forest, and end your journey lounging by Lake Superior.

Lake Michigan beach and boating forecast including water temperatures and wave height.