outdoor activities

Local dog owners can now take their furry companions to Olson Dog Park after the City of Ann Arbor recently opened it to the public. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor City Council has approved a $1.7 million budget to upgrade two parks on the west side of town. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Dedicated city planning in creating more accessible bicycle routes in Ypsilanti has led the community to be recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bronze-Level Bicycling-Friendly Community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

County officials worked this year to connect the Border-to-Border (B2B) Trail in Chelsea between North Territorial and Boyce Road and completed the Barton-Bandemer Tunnel in Ann Arbor. They’re now focusing on filling a key piece of the trail for 2026. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.

Depot Town has been designated as a "Social District" by the Ypsilanti City Council. It gives the area the opportunity to apply for special permits from the state. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

A big crowd was on hand in Ann Arbor Wednesday morning as officials cut the ribbon on the long-awaited Barton-Bandemer Pedestrian Tunnel. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

It’s a fall tradition. As Halloween nears, people of all ages trade comfort for chills, stepping into the dark unknown of local haunted houses. WEMU’s John Stockwell did just that — leaving his family and cats behind for a night of fright at Wiard's Thrill Park in Ypsilanti.

This morning, a grand opening will be held for a new universally-designed river access kayak launch and picnic grounds at Dexter-Huron Metropark. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

A large crowd gathered in Pittsfield Township Wednesday evening to officially open a new neighborhood park named after one of its endearing residents. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is encouraging locals to celebrate safe habits with Summer Health Day this Wednesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.