Categories for Outside Activities

7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone🐛🐜

A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your patio and yard, and from getting inside your house. #1 Install Patio Fans Image: Designed by Emily Klapkowski of You-Neek Designs ...

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Wonderful Winter Activities in Michigan for All Ages

OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITIES There’s nothing quite like a Pure Michigan winter. Children lace up their skates and chase one another around ice rinks. Golf resorts transform themselves into ski lodges, and evergreen trees droop under the weight of pure white snow. There’s plenty to keep you busy on a Michigan winter ...

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Tick Identification Guide

Tick Species There are hundreds of species of ticks throughout North America. Many species feed solely on wild animals or are found in very specific habitats and are rarely encountered by humans. Other species are commonplace and can be found inhabiting areas frequented by humans and their pets. The most ...

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5 Native Plants for a Gorgeous Michigan Garden

Did you know there are certain plants that are native to Michigan? They not only thrive in our Michigan soil, but are also gorgeous and maintenance-free additions to your garden. Native plants require less fertilizing, watering and spraying. These plants have adapted to Michigan’s soil, climate and water levels, so ...

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