More than 50 Canada geese were banded on Lake Wednesday as part of a statewide DNR effort to track migratory bird populations ...

A March ice storm damaged 900,000 acres of forest in Michigan, delaying the 10-year forest plan by a year, says the DNR.

Many places in Michigan, including cities and streets, have French-origin names, a remnant of the state's past. Here's what ...

Republican Tudor Dixon, who ran for governor in 2022, says she's nearing a decision on whether she'll run for statewide office next year.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announces Hunter Safety Education Week, Aug. 11-17, offering in-person ...

Ted Nugent brought a firearm into the Michigan Capitol this week — a violation of state policy that was allowed by Michigan State Police.

Hoping to light fireworks for the Fourth of July holiday? We broke down the rules for communities across the Lansing area.

This is the second time USA TODAY readers have honored the Au Sable for its fly fishing. In 2024's USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers ...

The extreme heat has passed, for now, but residents are still looking for ways to cool off in County this summer.

As summer draws visitors to northern Michigan, the region's native wildlife is also more active, leading to increased human-animal intera ...

The Southern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape includes the majority ... on the future use and management of DNR properties in the region by visiting the DNR’s website and/or by attending a ...

Summer in the Upper Peninsula can mean breaking out the UTVs or ATVs for some off-road adventures in the north woods. The region is rich with ORV trails in counties on both sides of the ...