Mid-Michigan

The beautiful orange, red, and yellow leaves of fall are almost here! Find out when you should plan your color tour to make the most of the autumn splendor.

As the National Parks System celebrates it’s centennial, it’s important for visitors to know a few rules when visiting them.

Hiking in Michigan? This comprehensive guide includes tips on what to pack, how much food and drink you’ll need and how to stay safe on the trail.

Whether you’re on the water for a short period of time or the whole day, make sure you are practicing safe practices and are aware of your surroundings.

Make a dent in the caloric damage you’ll do on Thanksgiving with one of these fun community turkey runs.

Whether you are more of a trick or a treat person, these Halloween events across Michigan are certain to be fun for the entire family.

If you’re looking for inspiration, here are eight fun ways to ring in 2019 across Michigan.

The Disability Network of Flint, along with the Flint River Watershed Coalition held their first adaptive kayaking experience on Friday, June 22 at Mott Lake. Read about one of our writer’s experience!

A new collaborative effort called iKayak will offer three workshops at Mott Lake this summer, specifically aimed at offering those with disabilities the opportunity to learn about and participate in the sport of kayaking.

There is something about “unplugging” from busy day-to-day lives and then recharging in the Michigan backcountry.

Try these Michigan themed crafts to bring the beauty of the fall season into your home!

Lansing community members proudly painted a new mural, #Penn4People, in partnership with Lansing Economic Area Partnership.

Michigan offers many unique excursions during the fall and Halloween season. Try one of these suggestions!

Eating fresh, local ingredients is important for a healthy diet. Find out how Michigan food trucks can be part of yours.

Midland's new Be Greater Kids Adventure is inspired by The Amazing Race. Register your family for a night of physical and mental fun.

If the friends you keep aren’t always up for the adventure you crave, a new Michigan social community aims to connect members with adventure and each other.

An Okemos, Mich. non-profit is raising awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.

The Summer Trail Series, brought to you by MI Big Green Gym, offers three free 5K run and walks to experience Michigan's state parks.

Hammocks aren’t just for trees anymore. Enjoy hanging out in a new and improved way this summer.

The 9th annual Tri Kids Try will take place July 15 at Dow High School in Midland.

Do you love Michigan's great outdoors? Got questions about camping, hiking, biking or more? Join the #MIBigGreenGym Twitter chat June 27 at 11 a.m.

Throw away some stress and get a low-impact workout in with a round of disc golf.

Experience more Michigan destinations this summer without spending a lot of money through the Michigan Activity Pass program.

Want to get away from it all? Bundle up and find your new favorite quiet winter recreation spot in Michigan.

Ten reasons we love Michigan, in celebration of our state’s 180th birthday.

Michigan cyclists are pushing for expanded laws to keep them safe on the road. Here’s what they’re doing and how you can help.

Head to Lansing for a jolly Silver Bells weekend. Here’s everything you need to know to kick off the holiday season in style.

In this year’s battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, the Michigan-MSU rivalry could also be settled in the best tailgating foods each campus has to offer.

How to support small businesses in your community? Shop small and celebrate Buy Nearby in Lansing on October 1 and 2.

Check out these tips and tricks so you’re not really “roughing it” before your first big camping trip.

Find out how you can celebrate the National Parks’ centennial right here in Michigan.

Fitness Friday is a wonderful way to ease some of the workday stress. If you’re in Lansing, come join in!

Check out our photos from the Michigan Indian Family Olympics, a day of family fun for Native American communities.

Hundreds of bicycle races are taking place this summer, but ones in August look particularly interesting.

The new millennial trend, hanging a hammock between two trees, is changing the way Michiganders relax, camp and sleep. Have you tried one yet?

During one little girl’s battle, the DeWitt community was extremely supportive. Now her mom gives back through Take a Breath for PH and Get Moving for MS.

Here are five unique Michigan downhill ski locations to hit the slopes at and enjoy the snow before the weather takes a turn for the warmth of spring.

A great way to embrace the chill and snow is in a pair of snowshoes. It’s the perfect way to be active and enjoy how beautiful Michigan is in the winter.

From our Petoskey stones to the Mighty Mac, Michiganders take pride in the many things that make our state so unique. Here are some you may not know about.

The Healthier Michigan team shares some small business favorites in this roundup of Michigan shops and companies to consider for your holiday gift list.

The 2015 Greater Detroit ShawarmaFest includes some of the area’s best Middle Eastern restaurants including Halal certified Byblos Café and Grill.

The holidays are coming to Lansing a little early with a Saturday event featuring healthy food, fitness, and a special visit from Santa.

Travel around Michigan and you’ll come across example after example of amazing public art. Here are six you shouldn’t miss.

Michigan isn’t just home to lost of great craft beer. These local distilleries create unique made-in-the-Mitten-state whiskey, gin, vodka and more.

At Camp Kitigin, phones are off and fun is the only agenda item for the adults who take part. There’s still time to sign up for this weekend’s experience.

Sending kids to Michigan summer camps can get them to be physically active, allow them to meet new friends and try new things while being outside.

There are so many things to do over the summer in Michigan, it’s hard to keep track of them all. That’s where this list comes in.

Spending a weekend sleeping under the stars can help you relax and reconnect with nature. Here are eight spots to give it a try in Michigan.

A personal trainer shares his take on the most important factor in determining workout results, and which workout is best.

As the Pure Michigan advertising campaign approaches one decade, see how it’s working to bring visitors to the state.

Beautiful Michigan destinations are now available to view on Google Maps’ Street View. Panoramic views will help people plan their getaway to the state.

Keep your 2015 goals moving forward by taking part in the Winter Warm Up, a free eight-week program designed to get mid-Michigan residents healthy and active.

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Once again, as it has for the last 29 years, the city of Lansing celebrates the opening of the holiday season with the annual Silver Bells in the City event.

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