News

Communities in Michigan continue to receive perspectives of visitors to improve tourism and quality of life

Published on February 12, 2019
Michigan State University Extension tourism educators begin working two more communities committed to taking action and making improvements in their communities based on the strengths and weaknesses through the eyes of first-time visitors.
Trail enthusiasts meet to share exciting developments in southern Wayne County

Published on January 31, 2019
Downriver Linked Greenways celebrates new opportunities with trail users, communities and partners.
Adding sunflowers to your agritourism rotation

Published on January 25, 2019
Sunflowers can bring customers to the farm but involve important management considerations.
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail website offers new opportunities

Published on December 19, 2018
Newly launched site helps visitors explore locations and find events, experiences to help understand, appreciate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage.
4-H youth provide valuable feedback to Michigan communities in First Impressions Tourism program

Published on December 14, 2018
4-H youth built valuable skills and contributed to the betterment of two communities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by serving as community assessors.
Do you run a food-related business? Check out the new MarketMaker web tool: Part 1

Published on December 11, 2018
MarketMaker has a new look and has been updated with new search features to link food markets across the U.S.
Top 10 reasons to open your farm doors and invite the public in for a tour

Published on November 13, 2018
Michigan State University Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers are looking for farm hosts.
Spend an autumn evening listening for owls at the Bird Sanctuary

Published on October 12, 2018
At Owl Prowl on Oct. 24 from 6 – 7:30 p.m., visitors will get a special appearance from one of the sanctuary’s ambassador owls, followed by a nighttime walk along the sanctuary’s trails to call for owls and listen for their responses.
Beautiful Belle Isle: Detroit’s Unique Urban Park

Published on October 3, 2018
New Michigan Sea Grant book offers a self-guided tour of 22 Belle Isle locations, their stories and history.
Visit the Bird Sanctuary for a morning guided birding walk

Published on September 26, 2018
Spend an autumn morning birdwatching on an expert-led walk through the Sanctuary’s picturesque trails during peak fall migration times.