Five years ago, a politician referred to Michigan's sandhill cranes as the "ribeye of the sky." We here at Lovable Michigan aren't suggesting you get out a knife and fork. But we are definitely recommending this really cool interactive map that shows you where the graceful giants are now and if they're nearby. How else are you going to know what's really happening when you hear those primordial trumpeting calls coming from the back yard.
It is such a widely-held notion: Robins are the first sign of spring in Michigan. Sorry. Buzzer sound. Most robins never leave. It's actually the red-winged blackbirds* that are some of the very first birds to return to Michigan each spring, making their distinctive, trilling song a true harbinger of the change in seasons.
It's mud season, or about to be for some of us. So set up a spot outside your door for the messy boots and read this story about how you can protect Michigan's beloved trails when they're muddy.
Ski resorts across Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are gearing up for their final hurrahs, ranging from slush cups and St. Patrick’s Day parties to spring carnivals and even a mountaintop music festival. What's the slush cup you ask?
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