Tag: hiking
After federal protections fall, Boundary Waters advocates prepare for next phase of mining fight
By Julia Roeder
For more than a decade, conservation groups have fought to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness from proposed copper-nickel mining. Advocates are entering a new phase amid the rollback of federal protections.
Relocating merlins may reduce threats to endangered Great Lakes piping plovers, study finds
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva
To save endangered piping plovers, scientists are getting creative. One research group explored relocating one of the plovers’ predators — merlins — away from nesting sites.
Michigan set to buy nearly 4,500 acres in Keweenaw Peninsula for conservation, recreation
The state of Michigan is set to start phase one of two of a land acquisition in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The Department of Natural Resources said the plan will help protect the state’s natural resources.
Invasive mile-a-minute weed confirmed in Jackson County
The invasive mile-a-minute weed has been confirmed in Jackson County. The weed is on Michigan’s invasive species watch list because of its ability to grow six inches within a single day.
Explore the Maitland Valley watershed in the 75-minute challenge
HURON – The challenge is simple: spend 75 minutes exploring a Maitland Valley Conservation Authority property and submit an entry for a chance to win one of three outdoor prize packages. The 75-Minute Hiking Challenge is one of several initiatives planned throughout 2026 to celebrate Maitland Conservation’s 75th anniversary. Whether you’re hiking through the […]