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Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Different Types of Bees in Michigan

Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Accessible Boat Launches, Fishing Spots Across Michigan

young man in a electric wheelchair fishing

young man in a electric wheelchair fishing

Boating and fishing are popular pastimes in Michigan, and accessibility is driving improvements to fishing piers and boat launches across the state.

Detroit RiverWalk

Detroit RiverWalk

4 Things to do on Detroit International RiverWalk, Named Country’s Best

The Detroit International Riverwalk was recently named the country’s best river walk and is considered one of Detroit’s top attractions.

Best Michigan Dog Beaches

Throughout the summer, beaches on lakes across the state are full of traveling tourists and locals. However, it is important to know that not every beach in Michigan is dog friendly.

Throughout the summer, beaches on lakes across the state are full of traveling tourists and locals. However, it is important to know that not every beach in Michigan is dog friendly.

While not every Michigan beach is dog-friendly, there are many across the state that welcome dogs of all breeds and sizes. Here are five of them.

West Michigan cities like Holland, Ferrysburg and Fennville are home to some of the most beautiful, under-the-radar parks in the state.

West Michigan cities like Holland, Ferrysburg and Fennville are home to some of the most beautiful, under-the-radar parks in the state.

6 West Michigan Parks You Need to Visit

West Michigan cities like Holland, Ferrysburg and Fennville are home to some of the most beautiful, under-the-radar parks in the state.

Wing Foiling is Taking off on Lake Michigan

One of the major appeals of wing foiling is it can be fun to do even if the waves aren’t high and the wind isn’t overbearing, because of its versatility. The board and wing do some of the work for you.

One of the major appeals of wing foiling is it can be fun to do even if the waves aren’t high and the wind isn’t overbearing, because of its versatility. The board and wing do some of the work for you.

Wing foiling is getting popular in Michigan. The sport involves riding a hydrofoil board while holding an inflatable wing to harness the wind's power.

Pictured Rocks Kayaker Arch 2

Pictured Rocks Kayaker Arch 2

Hidden Gem Camping Spots in the Upper Peninsula

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula campgrounds have a wild beauty like nowhere else. If you really want to get Up North, cross the Mackinac Bridge and find a campsite.

Best Disc Golf Courses in Michigan

Man playing flying disc sport game in the city park

Man playing flying disc sport game in the city park

Pack up some discs, grab some water and check out these popular frisbee golf courses across Michigan. 

Track chairs on the beach. Beach wheelchairs help expand access to lakes.

Track chairs on the beach. Beach wheelchairs help expand access to lakes.

Beach Wheelchairs Make Michigan Lakes More Accessible

Electric track chairs at state parks have made trips to the beach and even enjoying a dip in the lake much more accessible to people in the last few years. 

Lakes in Michigan We Love

Early morning at Lake of the Clouds

Early morning at Lake of the Clouds

The Great Lakes may get all the attention, but did you know there are more than 11,000 lakes in Michigan?