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37-year-old backpacker from Michigan dies while hiking in Isle Royale National Park


37-year-old backpacker from Michigan dies while hiking in Isle Royale National Park

A 37-year-old Michigan woman died Monday from medical complications while hiking in one of the United States’ least visited national parks: Isle Royale. National Park Service officials announced Wednesday that the Battle Creek woman died late Monday afternoon while hiking near Lake LeSage in the national park. She was hiking with her partner when she […]

DNR approves amendment to expand e-bike use on state trails


DNR approves amendment to expand e-bike use on state trails

Jacob Douglas, co-owner of Lakeshore Bike in Marquette, is adding an e-bike back to the selection of e-bikes at his shop. Photo provided by/Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources A state order approved Thursday took effect immediately and aims to expand the types of electric bikes allowed on state park trails, as well as the number […]