Outdoors

A new opportunity for families who live with autism.

There are 41 parcels ranging in size from 1 acre to 32 acres.

Pere Marquette Park and PJ Hoffmaster State Park have made the top 9 beaches in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Award Contest, with Pere Marquette being voted the #1 “Best Michigan Beach” and PJ Hoffmaster coming in at #9!

Last year, 40 people were diagnosed with West Nile virus in Michigan with one death reported.

“This incident emphasizes the importance of wearing life jackets while boating,” said Lt. Skip Hagy, a DNR regional law supervisor. “Once again, the Great Lakes have proved they are nothing to underestimate, especially on days with high seas.”

The best places for you and your pet!

The parks include inflatable slides, runways, jumping pillows and bouncers for kids and adults!

It's easy to do your part.

Michigan State Police say the bear was badly injured when they arrived on the scene. It was necessary to put the animal down.

Even a small fragment of the plant can survive and spread.

The woman lost her footing and fell half way down the side of the 70-foot cliff.

The Michigan DNR shares a close look at the Newaygo County wildfire.