Michigan's (and Ottawa County's) history is rich with the stories of the voyageurs. For a century and a half Michigan’s life centered in the fur trade. Its French pioneers, suffering great hardships, worked side by side with the "black robes" at the trading post, the...

Great Lakes Sand Dunes are like nothing else in the world! You can't find freshwater dunes anywhere else in the world! They aren't just where you find sand, but plants and animals that have adapted to live in a harsh ecosystem! Below you’ll find a list of dune...

Backyards are the habitat that’s closest to home. It’s easy to get outside in the backyard to explore nature and there is much more going on than what you might expect. Below you’ll find a list of backyard habitat resources including scavenger hunts, stories, art...