Happy Birthday! Michigan’s Elk Turn 100
byThey are a Michigan treasure that doesn’t get much press. Considering their size and numbers, Michigan’s huge elk herd stays remarkably hidden away in…
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Dexter’s City Parks
byOutdoor adventure can be a simple as a few minutes on the park bench. Dexter has 6 parks within the city limits to use for…
Chronic Wasting Disease: What & Where It Is, New Regulations Hunters Need to Know
byThe Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing recently approved a series of deer hunting regulations aimed at slowing the spread of chronic wasting disease. …
Island Lake Rec Area to Host “Meteors and S’mores” This Weekend
byDexter is surrounded by state parks where many of us enjoy days at the beach, family outings, and time on the trails and in…
From Dexter to the Rocky Mountains with Kids
by“Grandpa, are there ghosts here?” Drake asked me. We were 1,250-miles west of Dexter at an elevation of 7,500-feet. My two grandsons were seeing…
What The New 3-Foot Passing Law Means For Dexter Bicyclists And Motorists
byDexter has long been a hub and destination for bicyclists. The Dexter Bakery and Joe and Rosie’s Coffee and Tea are popular stops on…
Lake Superior’s Isle Royale To Be Restocked With Wolves
byU.S. officials have decided to relocate gray wolves to Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior, where the predator species that has roamed the…
Potawatomi MBA Begins “Adopt-A-Trail” Program
byDTE Energy Foundation Trail system in the Waterloo State Recreation Area is a developing network of new mountain biking trails. The project is headed by the…
Michigan DNR Land Auction Begins July 10
byHey Dexter, are you by chance interested in property in northern Michigan’s beautiful Presque Isle County? Looking for another beautiful place to be…
DNR Upper Peninsula Wolf Survey Shows Healthy Wolf Population
byFor those of us who like to escape from below the bridge into the U.P. from time to time, the Michigan Department of Natural…
