Trails of the Eastern U.P.

Mark your calendar!

Mark your calendars!! Our first lantern trek is this Saturday (12/17) at Ashmun Creek 6-8 pm.

See you behind Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Get out and explore the trails this fall!

The Upper Peninsula was officially named USA Today’s Best Fall Foliage Destination for 2022🍂

Thank you to everyone who voted for us and helped us bring home first place! Learn more about the contest and the best times to visit this fall➡️ https://bit.ly/3DJL4R6

Home stretch!!!!❄️❄️❄️

Do you like a DARK SKY?
We have places for you~ on a beach, in a boat or the middle of the woods.
Visit stignace.com and learn more!

Introducing the Shore to Shore Birding Trail with a booth of information and tours at the Paradise Wild Blueberry Festival!

Last chance to sign up for the Friday evening Explore De Tour! Registration and details below:

Register here: https://landtrust.org/events-template/explore-detour/

Take a midsummer trip to DeTour to look for wildflowers and stroll an undeveloped Great Lakes shoreline at LTC’s DeTour Peninsula Nature Preserve. Staff trip leader, Derek Shiels, will point out some of the property’s special plants and then cool off in Lake Huron!

One last opportunity to sign up and join us on Friday evening to explore De Tour!

Take a midsummer trip to DeTour to look for wildflowers and stroll an undeveloped Great Lakes shoreline at LTC’s DeTour Peninsula Nature Preserve. Staff trip leader, Derek Shiels, will point out some of the property’s special plants and then cool off in Lake Huron!

Register here: https://landtrust.org/events-template/explore-detour/

Have you heard of a plant that's got sap that can cause photo-dermatitis, or very painful skin blisters when exposed to sunlight? Chances are, you've probably heard of one of three species in Michigan: Giant Hogweed, Cow Parsnip, or Wild Parsnip. While all three contain the same troublesome compounds in their sap, it's important to note the differences.

Giant Hogweed is an invasive species that has been found in a few counties throughout Michigan, but has never been positively identified in the Three Shores CISMA region yet. While keeping an eye out for this species, make sure you have proper identification before reporting an infestation. Approximately 2% of plants submitted statewide actually turn out to be Giant Hogweed (source: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/plant-pest/plant-health-certification-and-export/invasive/giant-hogweed-overview)

One commonly mis-identified plant with Giant Hogweed is Cow Parsnip, a native plant to Michigan. While both have several similarities, there are some distinct differences noted here that can help you determine "is this really Giant Hogweed?"

If you're looking for more information on Giant Hogweed look-a-likes, check out this great source from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation: https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/72766.html

If you suspect that you have found Giant Hogweed in Chippewa, Luce, or Mackinac counties, please feel free to give us a call, email, or report your sighting to MISIN https://www.misin.msu.edu/

Tonight’s micro adventure brought to you by Nature.

This makes the hike even sweeter! Learn more about picking wild blueberries by clicking the image below.

How to harvest wild blueberries in Michigan’s Hiawatha National Forest Delicious blueberries are out there for the picking; here's where to find them.