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Free Beer & Hot Wings: Crazy Snow Wall Descends on Buffalo [Video]

No, this is not a promotional video for "The Day After Tomorrow." This is an actual time-lapse video of the skyline in Buffalo. The imposing white wall pictured is lake-effect snow, which blew in from...

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Free Beer & Hot Wings: Girl's Selfie Visuals Combined with Nature Documentary...

The creator of this video juxtaposed a candid video of a bikini-clad girl trying to take the perfect selfie with the audio of a documentary on chimpanzees. The result is just too perfect. Continue...

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Crab Falls Victim to Sneaky Octopus [Video]

This video starts off as unremarkable as any amateur nature video. We see a crab scuttling along on a big rock on the beach. Then, like a flash of fleshy, brown lighting, an octopus launches out of a...

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Neighborhood Under Attack from Swarming Bees [Video]

A Phoenix neighborhood was on lockdown over the weekend because a huge swarm of bees took over. Continue reading…

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Free Beer & Hot Wings: Two Bears Fight in New Jersey Backyard [Video]

Life in the suburbs is not nearly as quiet as you think. Look at these two bears -- yes, bears -- fight outside of a house in Rockaway, New Jersey. Continue reading…

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10 Things Eastsiders Should Know Before Moving to West Michigan

Are you from the east side of the state and planning on moving to West Michigan? Or maybe you know someone who's going to make the move? I'm from the metro-Detroit area, and have lived there for most...

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Bears Are Showing Up All Over Lately And This One Can Open Doors

Thursday morning when I heard about the bear on the west side of Grand Rapids, I was mildly concerned, because I live around that area, and until that moment, I was really only worried about skunks. I...

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Fireflies are Dying in Michigan For Two Heartbreaking Reasons

Have you noticed there are fewer fireflies now then there were when you were a child and used to catch them in a jar? They're slowly dying across Michigan and the nation. Continue reading…

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Michigan State Parks Will Be Free Entry on Black Friday

Don't fall victim to the couch. Continue reading…

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West Michigan Trails Challenge Kicks Off September 1st

This challenge will get you outside and experiencing Michigan's awesome system of Trailways. Continue reading…

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The Metal AF Snapdragon Flower Looks Like a Skull When It Dies

It also looks like Chris Fehn's mask. Continue reading…

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You Literally Have To See This Video To Bee-Lieve It

Professional beekeeper Yappy Beeman posted a video of him dropping a swarm of bees Continue reading…

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Free Beer & Hot Wings: Lumber Yard Owner Says He Found Jesus’ Image In a Tree...

Years ago, a woman claimed to see the image of Jesus Christ in a grilled cheese sandwich. That helped set off a events in which people were seeing Jesus in everything from food to windows to toasters....

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Officials Warn Michigan Drivers: ‘Don’t Veer for Deer’

With the start of bow hunting season Wednesday, deer are on the move here in West Michigan. October and November are the riskiest months for deer-related vehicle accidents in Michigan. Because of this,...

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Free Beer & Hot Wings: 35,000 Walruses Come Ashore in Alaska [Video]

Here's something crazy that you won't see everyday. Because of a lack of sea ice, a herd of around 35,000 walruses gathered on a beach in Alaska to rest. Continue reading…

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Free Beer & Hot Wings: Weird Green Balls Wash Up On Australia Beach [Video]

Thousands of weird green algae balls have washed up on an Australia beach in Sydney. Continue reading…

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Free Beer & Hot Wings: Guy Skips Rocks On Frozen Lake, Loses His Mind [Video]

It's safe to say that this guy is easily amused. Very, very easily amused. Continue reading…

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Free Beer & Hot Wings: Deer Has Powdered Donut Stuck to Its Antler [Video]

A couple of guys were just out on the Snake River for a day of fly fishing in the northwest U.S. when they noticed something that has never occurred in nature before. Across the river, a deer was...

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New 140 Acre Nature Preserve in West Michigan Announces Opening Date

The newest nature preserve in west Michigan, the Armintrout-Milbocker Nature Preserve in Allegan announces its grand opening date for 2022. Continue reading…

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10 Michigan Glamping Spots to Make You Love the Great Outdoors

If getting back to nature isn't your thing, we've found 10 amazing Michigan Glamping spots that will make you love the great outdoors. Continue reading…

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Science Confirms: Honey Bees are All Juggalos

Honey is kinda like Faygo I guess. Continue reading…

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The River Monsters of Michigan, and Are They Dangerous?

Some have been caught that are bigger than humans! Continue reading…

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These Are Michigan's 10 Best Mountains and Hiking Trails

We may be known as the Land of Lakes, but really we've got some pretty cool land features too. Continue reading…

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Where Have All of Michigan's Fireflies Gone?

Michigan is known for its wetlands and humid climate, which is prime real estate for fireflies. So, where have they gone Continue reading…

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Why are the Stink Bugs So Bad This Year in Michigan?

Seriously, I'd almost rather have more mosquitos if it meant less stink bugs. Continue reading…

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Why Are Three Giant Sequoias Growing in Northern Michigan?

The trees are only native to western California, so how are three of them thriving Up North in Michigan? Continue reading…

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Want to Work in Michigan’s Great Outdoors? The DNR is Hiring More Than 1,300

Hiring alert: DNR is looking to fill over 1000 positions including park workers, rangers, firefighters, and educators in 2024. Continue reading…

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What The Heck Are Those Clumps Of Leaves In Michigan Trees?

There's more to them than you might think. Continue reading…

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Grand Rapids Nature Center Offering Free Admission Entire Month of April

Looking for stuff to do with the kiddos this month? Continue reading…

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Are These Purple Flowers In Michigan Fields Really A Flower?

Discover the beauty of Michigan's Henbit and Purple Deadnettle weeds and their surprising role as pollinators! Continue reading…

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The Innocent Weed That Could Give you Horrifying Blisters

You might have some of this around your family and not even know it. Continue reading…

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Three Easy Walking Trails To Visit In Grand Rapids

Uncover Grand Rapids' top trails for hikers and casual walkers, including the serene Aman Park Loop and Kentwood Northeast Park Loop. Continue reading…

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Grand Rapids Nature Center Offering Free Admission Entire Month of November

Next month you'll have a chance to get out in nature, explore scenic trails, attend special events, and hang out with wildlife - all for free! Continue reading…

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Dawn Redwoods—Where to See This Thought-to-Be-Extinct Sequoia in Michigan

Sequoia trees aren't just found in California. Learn where you can see these giant beauties throughout Michigan. Continue reading…

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Why Milkweed Is The Most Important Plant In Every Michigan Flowerbed

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