Kids Up North: Watch Monarch Butterflies From Egg to Chrysalis to Flight

Kids Up North: Watch Monarch Butterflies From Egg to Chrysalis to Flight

A month-long activity, following the birth of monarch butterflies including finding milkweed, identifying the monarch eggs and watching the caterpillar grow, the chrysalis develop and the monarch butterfly emerge. Full article...

Sign of Spring in Northern Michigan: Skunk Cabbage

Sign of Spring in Northern Michigan: Skunk Cabbage

Take a spring walk in the Michigan forest to scout the snowmelt for this early bloomer. Full article...

Video: What You Should Know About Invasive Phragmites

Video: What You Should Know About Invasive Phragmites

Phragmites is an invasive plant that has the power to change Michigan's coastline forever. Find out why you should educate yourself on identifying this invasive species and what you can do about it. Full article...

Fish from a Kayak

Fish from a Kayak

Where to fish from your kayak in the Traverse City region, plus expert tips Full article...

Traverse City Loves Bill McKibben

Traverse City Loves Bill McKibben

Climate change warrior comes to Traverse City. Full article...

Keeping It Country

Keeping It Country

Can crops co-exist with homes? Full article...

The Mighty Mink Frog

The Mighty Mink Frog

Turn on your flashlight and go find one of summer's shyest creatures. Full article...

Geocachers: GPS Shopping

Geocachers: GPS Shopping

GPS recommendations from Up North guys in-the-know. Full article...

Winging it: Sandhill Crane

Winging it: Sandhill Crane

Look for skyward for these large and beautiful harbingers of spring. Full article...

Ice by Any Other Name

Ice by Any Other Name

The crew of the mighty Icebreaker Mackinaw came up with names for the kinds of ice that clattered against the hull as the ship broke its way through. Full article...

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