Upper Peninsula

Last year's catastrophic ice storm took down millions of trees, and now those dried-out downed trees are being blamed for Michigan's elevated wildfire risk this spring.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park has opened a 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk, giving wheelchair users and visitors with mobility challenges a stair-free route to the Upper Falls and improving access to a major Michigan attraction.

There is something special about seeing Michigan's largest animal in the wild. Locals in the Upper Peninsula share locations where to spot moose in the spring.

Picture this: you're out in the Upper Peninsula, enjoying nature, when you spot a black bear. What should you do next?

Two of the world's oldest loons have returned to Michigan's Seney Wildlife Refuge. Fe and ABJ are both nearly 40, raised 32 chicks together, and are now dating other birds.

E-bikes are growing in popularity for commuting and trail riding, but battery failures can raise safety concerns, with rare fires or explosions that have been reported with increasing frequency.

Someone may be killing bald eagles in Michigan's U.P. Five were found dead in two weeks. The DNR has ruled out natural causes and is offering a cash reward for information.

The body of 21-year-old NMU student Trenton Massey has been found in Marquette’s Lower Harbor after months of searching. He had been missing since Feb. 22.

At the edge of the Porcupine Mountains, a clever sign says what everyone’s thinking.

A resourceful Yooper in Sault Ste. Marie used a snow brush to herd a wandering beaver away from a busy intersection, and the whole hilarious showdown was caught on video.

Step aside, Tour de France, the Upper Peninsula has its own epic ride: the Tour Da Yoop, Eh. This annual cycling event spans 1,200 miles and supports a meaningful cause.

It’s no surprise that Michigan's Upper Peninsula has recently been hammered by several feet of snow in certain areas, so much, in fact, that some schools ended up practically buried beneath it.