Mount Arvon: The Highest Point in Michigan
At 1,979 feet tall, Mount Arvon is the highest point in Michigan, but it wasn’t always. Find out why and how to get to the top.
At 1,979 feet tall, Mount Arvon is the highest point in Michigan, but it wasn’t always. Find out why and how to get to the top.
Boasting access to four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan reigns supreme when it comes to freshwater coastline, making it a prime destination for kayaking, boating, fishing and swimming enthusiasts. The Wolverine State’s location also allows for diverse landscapes, including mountainous sand dunes, pristine islands, over 11,000 inland lakes and lush aspen and pine forests. [...]
This week, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources clued us in to a dream job we didn’t realize exists: professional baby-bear snuggler. And guess what? They’re hiring. That’s not the whole job (unfortunately), but cuddling cubs is actually an important part of the research process when crews do check-ups on surrogate mama bears. Here’s the [...]
In many of the northern United States it is ice fishing season. For Michigan that is also true, but there are plenty of other waters to explore. Beginning on Saturday, Jan. 14 anglers in Michigan can shift focus from frozen lakes to the inland waters. It leaves walleye, pike and panfish for those on the [...]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a 3 Free weekend. June 8-9, 2019 is free fishing, free entry to the state park of your choice and if you like riding your ORV its free too. Free Fishing – There are two times a year that offer a free fishing weekend and the first one is [...]
Three walleye anglers fishing together last week on the Detroit River face losing their fishing licenses after being caught with 80 walleye – 65 over the river’s legal daily limit of five per person, per day. An anonymous tip to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Report All Poaching Hotline Thursday afternoon said that three [...]
Brown trout were introduced to Michigan in 1883 and they now thrive statewide. Brown trout are more tolerant of warmer water temperatures than other trout species, thus, browns have become popular among anglers in many rivers across the state, ranging from Michigan’s best-known trophy waters to small, marginal trout streams in southern Michigan. Related Stories: Ice Fishing [...]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed a new state record cisco (formerly known as lake herring). The fish was caught Friday, June 9, by Michael Lemanski of Florence, Wisconsin, on Lake Ottawa in Iron County in the western Upper Peninsula. The fish weighed 6.36 pounds and measured 21.8 inches. Related Stories:Â Chasing Reds: Top 6 [...]
Lucky Lake Campground in Michigan Camp Michigan: We are speaking with Don today from Lucky Lake Campground. How are you doing? Don: Oh, we’re right now in the middle of winter, but we’re hoping for summer. Camp Michigan: Yeah, it’s never too fun to be in the dead of winter, but there’s always spring and [...]
Camping East Jordan Tourist Park in Michigan Camp Michigan: I’m talking with Tom today. He’s the Parks Director at East Jordan Tourist Park in Michigan. Tom, why don’t you get us started by giving us a little bit of background on East Jordan Tourist Park? Tom: Well, the East Jordan Tourist Park is city owned. [...]