Outdoor Recreation

Longform YCMS Principal Charles Davis.

What gives you hope for Washtenaw County in 2025?


Feature Story Sheri Faust, Executive Director of Friends of the St. Clair River.

Health of the St. Clair River: Conversation with Sheri Faust


Feature Story Shannon and Todd Postill are the new owners of Family Tradition Tree Farm located in Kimball, Michigan.

Tree Farm in Kimball springs back to life with new owners


Feature Story The Eddy Center in St. Clair.
Feature Story The EO Canopy is fully powered by sustainable sources and is being tested in a remote area of the U.P.
Feature Story copperpeakhillside

Copper Peak moves closer to return of competition


Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks.
Feature Story The City of Port Huron's Farmers Market.
Development News Downtown Midland is a treasure trove of fall delights, offering vibrant colors, blooming flowers, cozy spots to relax, and festive decor.

Enjoy the fall colors in Downtown Midland


Feature Story eopanels

In the U.P., a new, sustainable approach to off-grid glamping


Longform Parker Mill County Park.

Top 5 places to see fall colors in Washtenaw County


Longform A Supplemental Science lesson at John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in Detroit.
Feature Story michiganforest
Feature Story Deer at Port Huron State Game Area.

Changing colors signal hunting season in the Blue Water Area


Development News The Sterling Heights Skate Park opened in November of 2017 — the first cornerstone amenity that was completed on the Recreating Recreation timeline.
Development News The Edgar Poe-inspired festival debuted in 2020 and has since become an annual tradition in downtown Farmington each October.
Feature Story marquettetrails

The trail to sustainability


Feature Story Oak Park
Feature Story Goodells County Park

Snap into nature with a smartphone photography workshop