Michigan winery creates Outdoor Adventure package suited to the times   Up North opened first. And the rest of the state is reopening as we speak. But for many Michiganders and families, the coronavirus pandemic is still guiding decision making and this summer still brings genuine health concerns. With that in mind, Black Star Farms has created an Outdoor Adventure package aimed at providing entertainment without the indoor concerns. It's a flexible, day-long itinerary of biking, kayaking or paddleboarding, a picnic lunch and some souvenirs. MORE ►Tall ship Manitou announces summer sailing dates

 

DNR announces official opening dates for campgrounds, harbors   Campers rejoice! The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced opening dates for state park campgrounds, harbors and other state-managed outdoor spaces. And a lot of Michiganders are itching to sleep outdoors. Those visiting still need to keep in mind some COVID-19 related policies. You can expect some facilities to remain closed and some changes in services. MORE ►25 of Michigan's must-visit rustic campgrounds

Fsta Michigan State bringing athletes back to campus for workouts starting June 15 hat  On Thursday, Michigan State University announced that it is bringing back athletes for voluntary workouts beginning June 15. This comes more than two months after students were sent home due to the coronavirus pandemic and is happening despite the playing of fall sports being a total mystery. They do plan on testing. Returning athletes in football, men's and women's basketball, and volleyball will come back first, and be tested for COVID-19 on arrival. Here's how that's all going to work: MORE ►Spartan Stadium could be only 20-30 percent this fall. So who gets in?

  

Restaurants face a whole new set of problems now that they CAN be open     Restaurants across Michigan - and the entire country - have just been gutted over the past couple months. Some closed and will never reopen. Some had to totally reorganize their operation to merely survive via takeout and curbside. And even now, with so many restaurants rejoicing that they are able to reopen, there are challenges to making it work in this brave new world. Everything about the way dining in  worked, is being reinvented. We went to Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery in Royal Oak and spoke with the owners there about how they're going to pull it off and ALL the changes they've had to make. TAKE A LOOK