With its blend of natural wonders, maritime history, and small-town charm, Alpena offers visitors the rare opportunity to experience the authentic Michigan that exists beyond the well-worn tourist ...

As Florida’s fall season gets into full swing, take advantage of mild temperatures by taking a hike in one of the Orlando area’s pristine public lands.

CADILLAC, MI -- The first kiss of fall colors are illuminating the hundreds of miles of off-roading trails in Michigan’s “gateway to Up North.” On a crisp October morning MLive travel reporter Lindsay ...

Park trails along Lake Michigan’s shoreline in Michigan and Wisconsin are eroding because of more frequent extreme precipitation events and increased foot traffic from visitors in undesignated ...

In this episode of Murphys Diesel Off-Road Recovery, Wrecker Rick and Mrs. Wrecker Rick respond to a United States Forest Service call to clear abandoned vehicles deep in the mountains. These vehicles ...

Off-road vehicles have been allowed on state forest land since 2018. But sometimes they blaze their own trails. Now, things are at a breaking point. With almost 300,000 off-road vehicles hitting ...

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With almost 300,000 off-road vehicles hitting northern Michigan trails every year, Michigan’s state forests are reaching a breaking point. When the Legislature opened state forest lands in northern ...

Major trails are largely clear, thanks to DNR and volunteer efforts, but some secondary trails remain blocked by storm debris. Trail clearing is crucial for local economies, as trail users contribute ...

Michigan's second Off-Road Vehicle weekend of the year is coming up, offering enthusiasts a two-day opportunity to use state trails and other areas at no cost. The Michigan Department of Natural ...

Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the ...