Looking for inspiration as we head into the colder months? We’ve got you covered with a dozen winter bucket list items that range from trying out dog sledding to racing a cardboard sled
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How you can cross 10 notable pedestrian bridges in Michigan
From crossing the SkyBridge at Boyne Mountain for fall color views to marvelling at one of Michigan’s unique three-way ‘tridges,’ the state’s footbridges have a lot to offer.
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Michigan skywatchers turn eyes to Earth’s new ‘quasi moon’
Astronomers have discovered a small asteroid, 2025 PN7, that travels alongside Earth and behaves like a ‘quasi moon.’ You’ll need a good telescope to see it. Here’s where to find one in Michigan.
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Court: Chimps don’t have human rights, must stay in Michigan zoo
A lawyer argued in a hearing last week that a UP zoo should have to prove holding chimpanzees does not violate the animals’ right to liberty. The Michigan Court of Appeals said the zoo doesn’t have to justify the chimps’ confinement because chimpanzees aren’t legal ‘persons.’
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Do Michigan chimps have right to liberty? Court to weigh question
A court hearing Tuesday will determine whether an Upper Peninsula zoo should have to justify the captivity of chimpanzees.
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Michigan deer hunting season off to strong start despite disease concerns
Michigan’s deer hunting season is underway. State officials expect a strong year despite lingering effects from a March ice storm in northern Michigan and continued reports of deer disease in the southern Lower Peninsula.
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Goats help Michigan farmers battle invasive species naturally
Some Michigan landowners are turning to goats to clear invasive plants instead of using pesticides or machinery. The animals naturally graze on tough vegetation, offering an eco-friendly way to manage overgrown land.
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Michigan corn mazes come to life with GPS, drones and creative inspiration
From the Grateful Dead to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Michigan farms are getting creative with corn mazes. Here’s how they’re made.
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‘The Gales of November’ excerpt: Edmund Fitzgerald built for luxury, not safety
In this excerpt of “The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” author John U. Bacon explains that the mighty freighter was constructed to hold as much cargo as possible and impress captains of industry.
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Winter lovers, help us put together Michigan’s coolest bucket list
Bridge wants your suggestions for the Winter Dreaming Michigan Bucket List.