Potter Park Zoo paves the path for accessible recreation in Ingham County

Potter Park Zoo, which is managed by Ingham County, has been paving the way for greater accessibility features for establishments and fostering an inclusive environment.

Located right between Downtown Lansing and East Lansing, the zoo has continuously been establishing programs and amenities that benefit anyone with any type of disability to take advantage of in order to experience the zoo at its fullest potential.

Photographer Danielle Jorae is the author of a new book about lighthouses in the Lower Peninsula.

Photobook illuminates the beauty of Michigan lighthouses

LIGHTHOUSES BOOK: Portland photographer Danielle Jorae’s new book is about lighthouses of the Lower Peninsula. They include ones at Point Austin, Tawas and Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Huron Lightship in Port Huron. Her new project will look at UP lighthouses. By Clara Lincolnhol. FOR GREENVILLE, WKTV, LEELANAU, TRAVERSE CITY, ALPENA, ALCONA, LANSING CITY PULSE, MARQUETTE, SAULT STE. MARIE, IRON MOUNTAIN, ST. IGNACE, CHEBOYGAN, HOLLAND, OCEANA COUNTY, LUDINGTON, MONROE AND ALL POINTS.

A skier at Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs, one of the 33 resorts that participate in a White Gold Card promotion, that offers a one-time ski at each of the slopes for $349

Michigan snowsports organization promotes outdoor recreation

SKI PASS: Michigan’s resorts are challenging skiers and snowboarders to visit 33 snowsports areas this winter. It’s part of incentives to boost participation on the slopes. They include slopes in Thompsonville, Traverse City and Harbor Springs. We talk to the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association and Marquette Mountain. By Stephanie Rauhe. FOR IRON MOUNTAIN, MARQUETTE, SAULT STE. MARIE, HARBOR SPRINGS, CADILLAC, PETOSKEY, TRAVERSE CITY, LEELANAU AND ALL POINTS.

How the Metroparks are Making it Big on Labor Day

Labor Day is a time for relaxation, family and of course the day off work. Some people use this time to relax at home, but more people use this day to spend time at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, picnicking, swimming and golfing with friends and family. Ever since the Metroparks were founded in 1940, they have strived to create a safe and relaxing place for park goers of the community to enjoy. With three districts that span through the heart of Metro-Detroit, there are endless opportunities for fun. Lower Huron, Willow and Oakwoods Metroparks are three of the 13 Metroparks in the Huron-Clinton Authority.

Deer with chronic wasting disease

Chronic wasting disease found in new county

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE: The discovery of CWD in Ogemaw County for the first time is worrisome amid DNR’s concerns that the disease is spreading. Midland County had its first reported case earlier this year. DNR’s rotating test sites this season are in Northwest Michigan in Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Isabella, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Osceola and Wexford counties. For news and outdoors sections. By Kelsey Lester. FOR MIDLAND, MICHIGAN FARM NEWS, CADILLAC, BIG RAPIDS, PETOSKEY, HARBOR SPRINGS, TRAVERSE CITY, LEELANAU, LAKE COUNTY AND ALL POINTS.

Leonids Meteor Shower Peaking This Weekend

The Leonids meteor shower is coming up this weekend, with spectators able to watch shooting stars sparkle on the night of Nov. 17. The shower will be in its peak the morning of Nov. 18 as the earth rotates into the sunrise. Viewers can expect to see meteors at a rate of 15 per hour. 

The Upper Peninsula is home to more than 600 wolves

‘Little Red Riding Hood syndrome:’ Wolf controversy in the UP

WOLVES: The idea of allowing wolf hunts in the Upper Peninsula is still alive. Though the population has recovered, the Natural Resources Commission says it needs more information before deciding whether to authorize a hunting season – if the species is removed from the federal endangered species list. We talk to a DNR wildlife biologist, and a Michigan Tech wolf expert. By Kelsey Lester. FOR MARQUETTE, BAY MILLS, IRON MOUNTAIN, ST. IGNACE, SAULT STE. MARIE, CHEBOYGAN AND ALL POINTS.