recreation

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the outdoor industry brought in nearly $14 billion in economic activity. That’s an 8 percent increase compared to 2022.

The price of hunting and fishing licenses could see a significant bump if the legislation is passed.

Thousands gathered to race and watch the 30-mile mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City.

New businesses serving Michigan’s outdoor recreation industry could soon get some help from a new $3 million fund based in the Upper Peninsula.

Michigan’s Natural Resources Commission is considering a new limit to the number of steelhead people can harvest. The proposal is causing a stir.

The bill, introduced in the state legislature last week, could allow commercial harvest of once off-limit game fish like walleye, yellow perch and lake trout.

A well-groomed trail with plenty of snow is essential but organizers never really know if conditions will be right until the last minute.

Grand Traverse and Benzie/Leelanau Health Departments have lifted advisories for three Traverse City beaches and Suttons Bay Marina after results today…

Several beaches in northern Michigan are under advisories for E. coli contamination.Beaches at Clinch Park, Traverse City State Park and Suttons Bay…

Update: The U.S. Forest Service says the ban may still go into effect next summer, but it is one of several options they are pursuing.There may still be…