Ready, Set, Go! Join in the festivities of the UP200, an Iditarod qualifier dog sled race! Pick up a TNC cowbell to cheer on the mushers and warm up with a cup of cocoa at our warm-up tent on the corner of S Front Street and E Washington. We’re a proud sponsor of the race, which celebrates the stunning beauty of northern Michigan and includes a trek through TNC’s Laughing Whitefish Lake Preserve.
Places We Protect
George Shiras III took the first photographs of wildlife at night at Laughing Whitefish Lake Preserve. Today, visitors can explore the preserve's varied habitats and observe its inhabitants.
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The Search for Lake WhitefishSpend a day in the field with TNC Conservation Fellow Alex Verdeja-Perez as she journeys in the rain and snow in search of lake whitefish—a crucial species for the biodiversity of the Great Lakes.
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Top Michigan Outdoor ActivitiesExplore this guide to find the best outdoor activities to add to your Michigan bucket list—no matter what the season.
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A Tale of Two FlywaysEvery year migrating birds road trip across Michigan, but climate and biodiversity threats could make pit stops harder. Associate Director Patrick Doran shares three species and refuges to know.
