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More than 100 teams complete canoe marathon
For the first time in history more than 100 boats have finished the AuSable River Canoe Marathon. The event, which took place overnight July 26-27, included 230 competitors from Michigan, 18 other U.S. states, Canada, Great Britain and Beliz, and drew thousands of spectators.
Running shorts
July thus far has been a month of making up for lost training time.
Timber harvests, thinning planned for Chippewa Hills Pathway
People using the Chippewa Hills Pathway trail system, near Alpena, over the next five years likely will notice timber harvest activity and changes to the landscape. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is sharing highlights and background to keep the public informed about what to expect, as work is anticipated to get underway as early as this week.
New cabins, bathhouse and improved sites at Oasis Lake Park & Campground
Local officials and nonprofit representatives gathered July 1 at the southeast side of Oasis Lake Park & Campground to celebrate opening a new bathhouse facility.
Parks and campgrounds open after ice storm damage; be careful on forest roads and trails
Be aware of lingering hazards and damage from the March 28-30 ice storm.
Drawing results for 2025 bear and elk hunts now available
More than 6,500 hunters have been selected in the annual drawing for Michigan’s popular bear and elk hunts.
It’s tick season
Black-legged ticks are active anytime outdoor temperatures are above 40⁰ F.
A run for the trees
Half an hour was not a winning time in last week’s Happy Little Trees 5K race but it was good enough to place in the top 15% of finishers who had reported results as of Monday morning. Late reports are likely to be added—28% more results were submitted in 2024.