Michigan hikes camping fees: The DNR has raised cabin rates to $60–$120 a night, deluxe lodging to $160 and modern lodges up to $236, added a 7.5% occupancy premium and a $50 high-demand lodge surcharge, with new rates applying to reservations from February and walk-ins this week — find out what you’ll pay.
Michigan gas prices rise: Motorists saw an 8¢ jump to $3.23 a gallon last Sunday amid mixed forecasts for Labor Day and looming hurricane season — find out what could tip prices next.
Box tree moth crackdown: Michigan’s agriculture department has expanded a quarantine across 13 Southeast counties, enforcing insecticide treatments and inspections and urging homeowners to bag and report infested boxwoods to slow the voracious caterpillars — learn what actions to take.
Michigan recommends COVID-19 vaccine: MDHHS urges shots for everyone 6 months and older—including during pregnancy—to halve infant hospitalizations and cut pediatric ER visits by up to 70% — find out what this means for you.
Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns: Every Labor Day, up to 60,000 people walk or run across the longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere, kicked off by the governor at 7 a.m. — find out how to join.
Other Michigan headlines this week
- Michigan high school football’s top recruits revealed
- FSU community shines in West Michigan show
- Sleuths help track Michigan’s turtles in decline
- Discover the nine most overlooked Michigan towns
- Police, troopers rescue missing 78-year-old man
- Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts cooler Michigan fall
