This 18-mile out-and-back route on the Betsie Valley Trail from Frankfort to Beulah is great for beginner and intermediate riders. (And it’s absolutely gorgeous.) Plan a Northern Michigan biking day ...

Well-designed homes don’t need to be big according to Jena Matzen and Gregg Trahey. Learn how this duo didn’t compromise on design after decades of dreaming up their modern-rustic Betsie River cabin.

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources gave 31 communities more money to improve outdoor recreation projects. In Benzie County, a part of the Betsie Valley ...

Two corridors in Northern Michigan have earned the designation of Pure Michigan Trails - and they couldn’t be more different. The Betsie Valley Trail is a gorgeous 22-mile pathway that draws walkers ...

This story has been updated with new information. Northwest Michigan officials have declared a local state of emergency as they work to stabilize Benzie County's Homestead Dam. The Homestead Dam, a ...

It has been such a nice week of weather in Northern Michigan, perfect for exploring all the different outdoor activities there are this time of year. The specializes in over 1,000 daylilies. Visitors ...

A popular salmon fishing spot in northern Michigan is getting some regulation changes. Salmon fishing will not be allowed on the Betsie River within 300 feet of the lamprey barrier of the Homestead ...

THOMPSONVILLE, MI — I was drifting with the current when I saw them ahead: two 4-foot-tall sandhill cranes. Each was stalking the shaded shallows, methodically looking for something to eat. I signaled ...

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A portion of a Benzie County trail is closed due to flooding. According to the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has ...