A DNR expert said the cold snap has made ice "even thicker" on many southeast Michigan lakes, giving people "more comfort ...

The Great Lakes State is know for, well, you get the picture. But don't let the name fool you: Michigan is full of beautiful ...

Ice cover on each of the Great Lakes is above its average for this time of year as the region remains mired in an extended cold snap.

A popular ice fishing contest is returning to New Jersey’s largest lake on Sunday as the state continues to experience subfreezing temperatures that are making it possible for anglers to venture out ...

Robert Kohrman, a retired chemistry faculty and administrator at Central Michigan University, has an obsession with books ...

South Higgins Lake State Park won Michigan's State Park Madness contest for 2026. Here's what to know.

The coho salmon bite was steady here this week, with anglers having good success. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com. If you are already an OutdoorNews.com subscriber, you ...

Expect a fairytale setting, big cozy plates, and the kind of atmosphere you cannot stop staring at between bites.

Is there anything in the world better than a family lake vacation to get you in the mood for summer? Lake vacations combine ...

Halfway through winter, a long cold snap has delivered a winter that many local outdoor enthusiasts say they have been craving for years.

Point your compass toward the pinky finger of the Mitten, where the air suddenly turns sharp with the scent of wild cedar and ...

Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 30, 2026 edition of Michigan Outdoor News.