outdoors

What looks like an innocent bloom could be a real troublemaker. Find out why this yellow flower demands respect in your yard.

Imagine stumbling upon a bear while hiking—what do you do next? The right reaction could mean the difference between a wild tale and a disaster.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

In some states, it's a thrilling summer pastime, while in others, it’s strictly off-limits. What drives this wave of hand fishing?

Duck hunters are stepping up their duck blind game by adding full kitchens, TVs and even couches.

One state should be more worried than others when the snakes are more active this year.

Don't even think about trying to find this tree unless you're willing to do hard time.

The free class takes about an hour to complete, and is open to anyone who registers.

Michiganders and people vacationing from other states will have a unique opportunity to take a new 275 trail from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron.

For the entire winter season, the area lakes and waterways have not been safe for ice fishing in the southern areas of Michigan.