Laura Herberg, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/laura-herberg/ Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:31:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bridgemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-android-chrome-192x192-1-32x32.png Laura Herberg, Author at Bridge Michigan https://bridgemi.com/author/laura-herberg/ 32 32 247008660 US plans to clear-cut in Michigan forest. Some fear for endangered species https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/us-plans-to-clear-cut-in-michigan-forest-some-fear-for-endangered-species/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:36:42 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=73211 A section of forestThe US Forest Service is proposing a project in the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that would involve logging, gravel mining expansion and forest restoration efforts.]]> A section of forest

The US Forest Service is proposing a project in the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that would involve logging, gravel mining expansion and forest restoration efforts.

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Want to see what a ski jumper sees? Michigan project would make it easier https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/want-to-see-what-a-ski-jumper-sees-michigan-project-would-make-it-easier/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:22:13 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72358 A ski jumper flies through the airA new elevator at the Pine Mountain Ski Jump would make it easier for tourists to reach the top of the jump and take in the views. But organizers need about $1 million to finish it up.]]> A ski jumper flies through the air

A new elevator at the Pine Mountain Ski Jump would make it easier for tourists to reach the top of the jump and take in the views. But organizers need about $1 million to finish it up.

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Animal rights group sues Michigan over coyote killing seasons https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/animal-rights-group-sues-michigan-over-coyote-killing-seasons/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:12:11 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72281 A coyote in the woodsHumane World for Animals says the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s vote to allow year-round coyote killing is not based on science.]]> A coyote in the woods

Humane World for Animals says the Michigan Natural Resources Commission’s vote to allow year-round coyote killing is not based on science.

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Snowmobile race coming to the Soo. Meet the Michigan ‘troll’ in charge https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/meet-the-michigan-troll-who-runs-an-iconic-up-snowmobile-race/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:10:08 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72155 Snowmobiles race around a trackRic Federau is the longest serving chair of the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie, but he’s from south of the Mackinac Bridge.]]> Snowmobiles race around a track

Ric Federau is the longest serving chair of the International 500 snowmobile race in Sault Ste. Marie, but he’s from south of the Mackinac Bridge.

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Michigan sees record cougar reports in 2025 https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/michigan-sees-record-cougar-reports-in-2025/ Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:07:54 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=72049 A cougar seen in daytime on a trail camThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed 31 cougar observations in 2025 and the number is expected to go up. That doesn’t necessarily mean there are more cougars in the state, but at least one family is established here.]]> A cougar seen in daytime on a trail cam

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources confirmed 31 cougar observations in 2025 and the number is expected to go up. That doesn’t necessarily mean there are more cougars in the state, but at least one family is established here.

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Armadillos in Michigan? Officials aren’t sure but mull killing season https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/armadillos-in-michigan-officials-arent-sure-but-mull-killing-season/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:43:38 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71829 Armadillos on the roadIn a recent meeting, state wildlife regulators said armadillos are in Michigan, but some officials say they don’t think the animals are established here — yet.]]> Armadillos on the road

In a recent meeting, state wildlife regulators said armadillos are in Michigan, but some officials say they don’t think the animals are established here — yet.

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Michigan approves electronic kill tags for hunters. How will they work? https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/michigan-approves-electronic-kill-tags-for-hunters-how-will-they-work/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:22:46 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71652 A person holds a smartphone with an app open on itMichigan’s Natural Resources Commission voted Wednesday to give hunters the option to use electronic kill tags. Here’s what you need to know.]]> A person holds a smartphone with an app open on it

Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission voted Wednesday to give hunters the option to use electronic kill tags. Here’s what you need to know.

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It just got easier to kill coyotes in Michigan year-round https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/it-just-got-easier-to-kill-coyotes-in-michigan-year-round/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:36:02 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71623 A coyoteA new coyote "management season" extends the time coyotes can be killed in Michigan to the entire calendar year.]]> A coyote

A new coyote "management season" extends the time coyotes can be killed in Michigan to the entire calendar year.

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A wintry winter is boosting cold-weather recreation in Michigan https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/a-wintry-winter-is-boosting-cold-weather-recreation-in-michigan/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:32:44 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71454 An igloo barHeavy snow and cool temperatures across the state in the last few months means winter sports in Michigan are thriving, despite some warm spells.]]> An igloo bar

Heavy snow and cool temperatures across the state in the last few months means winter sports in Michigan are thriving, despite some warm spells.

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Michigan state park camping reservations going fast for Memorial Day weekend https://bridgemi.com/outdoors-life/michigan-state-park-camping-reservations-going-fast-for-memorial-day-weekend/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:02:35 +0000 https://bridgemi.com/?p=71214 People sit around a camperCampsites at some Michigan state parks and recreation areas are nearly full for Memorial Day Weekend, but there are still plenty of others with availability.]]> People sit around a camper

Campsites at some Michigan state parks and recreation areas are nearly full for Memorial Day Weekend, but there are still plenty of others with availability.

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