The state-designated trails are open from Dec. 1 through March 31 at sites such as Outdoor Adventure Center along Detroit's riverfront, Lake Hudson Recreation Area and Waterloo Recreation Area. Although the trail permits are not required during Free Snowmobile Weekend, all other snowmobile regulations such as age restrictions still apply.

On one hand, this is just another land use. But on the other hand, I know there’s a lot of concerns about this,” said Scott Whitcomb, DNR director of public lands office.

During a family trip to a fish festival in Bay Port years ago, Mike Snyder came across a historical marker planted alongside M-25, almost by accident. “Great Fire of 1881” the marker read, followed by a 90-word summation of one of the deadliest — perhaps the deadliest — fire events in Michigan history.

A buck harvested in Mecosta County has been identified with chronic wasting disease, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said in a news release, the first positive case found in the county as the always-fatal disease continues to spread.

Michigan lawmakers are upset over a state plan to lease 420 acres near Gaylord for a nearby solar farm. Now, the company involved says it no longer wants the land.

News of a chronic wasting disease case in Mecosta County came just days after Minnesota researchers said CWD could eventually pose a risk to other wildlife, livestock and potentially humans.

The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for stocking our Great Lakes and inland waters with fish every year.This mon

Michigan State Park Madness, a month-long competition, is starting Round 2 with 16 parks left. Here's how you can vote for your favorite.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources worked hard this past fall to stock fish in waters across Michigan — fish that will provide anglers with more opportunities in seasons to come. The fall 2024 effort saw DNR crews stock seven different species at 78 locations throughout the state.

Officials with the DNR recently assessed 1,200 acres of public trust land in Otsego County near a major power transmission line to decide whether it was suitable for solar arrays.

Michigan is home to hundreds of waterfalls, mainly in the Upper Peninsula. Here's where to find waterfalls to visit this winter.

Saab Inc. had already announced plans for a $75 million factory near Grayling, receiving the state's blessing in 2024. During last week's meeting, the director of the commission indicated he planned to approve the transfer of 350 acres of land currently managed by the Department of Natural Resources.