How many States does the Grand Canyon pass through? This is a pretty common question we get on tours actually. In general, most people off the top of their hear will assume that it must go through a few different states. Surprise, surprise... It does not. Grand Canyon...

Does it snow at the Grand Canyon? Well, it kind of depends on where you are. Are you on the rim? Are you at the river? Where along the canyon are you. To start, there is a major elevation change between the rim and the river. Secondly, the geologic formation that is...

The Colorado river is 1400 miles long and historically has carried a very large silt an sediment load. The result is red or muddy water. The old saying from back in the mid 1800's from frontier settlers moving west and looking for water was that the Colorado river...

One of the telltale signs of spring in northern Michigan is the sweet fragrant aroma wafting through the air of the blooming Lilac bushes. These hearty bushes produce a beautiful purple flower that is common in this region. Mackinac Island even hosts a Lilac festival...

Well, if you saw it in Michigan, it was more than likely a Bobcat. That's because the Canada Lynx is classified as a threatened species in Michigan with very few reported sighting over the last 40 years. Of these, most occurred in the Upper peninsula. In March of 2019...

Baby's Breath is the most abundant invasive plant species found within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake Shore. Native to Europe and commonly found in home gardens and used as a filler flower in store bought bouquets, Baby's Breath can today be found in mountain...

In mid winter, with the foliage from the beech, oak, maple and other deciduous trees gone, a wintering bird in Michigan can be more easily seen; The Pileated Woodpecker  (Dryocopus pileatus). Easily recognized by it's black body, white stripes down the neck and most...

One of the most amazing aspects of Antrim county is the amount of paddling options exist. From the vastness of the Big Lake (Michigan) to the numerous streams, rivers and lakes that adorn Antrim County, there is no shortage of paddling options. Did you know that you...

1826 completion of the Erie Canal linked the eastern seaboard with middle America and brought rapid development and growth to the Sleeping Bear area. It was a water highway and docks were built to serve as cord wooding stations for steamers, homesteading immigrants,...

Approximately 15,000-19,000 black bear roam Michigan forests. 90% of these bear are found in the upper peninsula with the remaining 10% found in the northern portion of lower Michigan. This includes Leelanau, Antrim, Grand Traverse and Benzie counties. Of course the...