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Links to Michigan breeders, competition, facilities and resources including horses, rodeo, dressage & equestrian, dogs, trail riding, birding and nature preserves. (zoos can be found under Michigan Festivals, Attractions & Events.

The Michigan Pages: Spring Peepers3420 Get ready for the UP 200 Sled Dog Races!5364 Celebrate Valentine's Day the Michigan Way3333 Invasive Species in the National Parks5337 Weird Wednesday: Michigan Sea Monsters4314 Urban Birding: Touring the Rouge River5209 Big Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons5094 Dead Birds by George Desort5080 Avian botulism: Invasive species double team?5079 Weird Wednesday: Michigan Mystery Cats5040

The Michigan Pages: Spring Peepers
Spring peepers are one of the earliest callers among the dozen frog species found in Michigan. During the first warm evenings of spring in late March or early April through May, their distinctive single note, high pitched "peep" is considered a harbinger of spring. Click for lots more...

Get ready for the UP 200 Sled Dog Races!
The annual U.P. 200 sled dog race (a qualifier for the Iditarod) along with two other races, the Midnight Run and the Jackpine 30 take place February 16-20, 2012. These three UP sled dog races draw 15,000 fans to the Upper Peninsula and provide a variety of challenges for mushers. Click through for video and photos from these races!

Celebrate Valentine's Day the Michigan Way
The day for lovers, sweethearts, paramours and chocoholics is drawing near. Like it, love it, or hate it, Valentine's Day has become an annual tradition. As you celebrate the holiday, consider making your day special with something from Michigan.

You might also want to check our Recreation & Sports links for all of Michigan!

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Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner
Michigan is host to one mixed breed track and four harness racing tracks, bringing the state a wide spectrum of horse racing excitement. The ORC is mandated to promote the safety, security, growth and integrity of all horse racing in Michigan.
  • Michigan Horse Council
    Information on expos, scholarships and trails as well as a newsletter, membership information, links and products for sale. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Michigan Office of Racing Commissioner
    Michigan is host to one mixed breed track and four harness racing tracks, bringing the state a wide spectrum of horse racing excitement. The ORC is mandated to promote the safety, security, growth and integrity of all horse racing in Michigan. (Lansing, Ingham County)
  • Sleezy Barb Horsewear
    Custom clothing for your special horse! Stretch sleezy hoods, stretch sheets, helmet covers, saddle covers and lots of matching accessories. Over 50 different prints and solid colors to choose from. (St Johns, Clinton County)

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AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOCIATION of MICHIGAN (, Ingham County)
Best Bird Supplies (norton shores, Muskegon County)
Central Michigan Cockers Akc Puppies forsale (Remus, Mecosta County)
Horse Boarding, Lessons and Training (Mason, Ingham County)
Justin Carriage Works (Nashville, Barry County)
Lansing Dog Parks (Lansing, Ingham County)
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm (New Era, Oceana County)
Michigan Pets (Lansing, Ingham County)
Pawsh Dog Bakery of Portland MI (Portland, Ionia County)
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Shaggy Pines Dog Park (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
The Well Mannered Dog Center (Wyoming, Kent County)
Wild West Ranch (Allegan, Allegan County)

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Recreation & Sports > Animals > Articles

Apr 4, 2012
The Michigan Pages: Spring Peepers

Feb 9, 2012
Get ready for the UP 200 Sled Dog Races!

Feb 7, 2012
Celebrate Valentine's Day the Michigan Way

Jan 10, 2012
Invasive Species in the National Parks

Aug 31, 2011
Weird Wednesday: Michigan Sea Monsters

May 31, 2011
Urban Birding: Touring the Rouge River

Dec 23, 2010
Big Ben Wallace of the Detroit Pistons

Dec 1, 2010
Dead Birds by George Desort

Dec 1, 2010
Avian botulism: Invasive species double team?

Sep 29, 2010
Weird Wednesday: Michigan Mystery Cats

Sep 15, 2010
Michigan Invasive Species: Zebra Mussels & Quagga Mussels

Sep 14, 2010
Michigan Invasive Species: Asian Carp

Sep 13, 2010
Invasive Species: History of the House Sparrow

Aug 6, 2010
Photo Friday: Sunset over the highest point in the Mitten by heinrick05

Jun 8, 2010
Traverse Colantha Walker Dairy Festival ~ June 13, 2010

Mar 18, 2010
Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters Rendezvous and State Calling Championships

Mar 16, 2010
The Toad Survey of 1910, Blanchard's Cricket Frog and the lion of the swamp

Dec 4, 2009
Photo Friday: swans entering the spotlight by daryl.larkin

Nov 23, 2009
Asian Carp in Lake Michigan?

Oct 6, 2009
Do Leelanau photos confirm a Michigan cougar presence?

May 15, 2009
Photo Friday: Heronry by Sentrawoods.

May 5, 2009
Bald Eagle removed from Endangered Species list in Michigan

Apr 29, 2009
Weird Wednesday: Mondo Atomic Cow Birthday

Apr 18, 2009
Photo Friday: Feed me.. by Daylily18

Mar 4, 2009
Ultimate Sport Show Ticket Giveaway

Feb 16, 2009
This Weekend: U.P. 200 and Midnight Run sled dog races

Feb 3, 2009
Michigan's State of the State 2009

Dec 17, 2008
Wednesday is Hump Day

Nov 26, 2008
Wierd Wednesday: Michigan's Headless Chicken

Oct 22, 2008
Slightly Spooky Wednesday: Bats, Strange Michigan, Kerkorian & Haunted Houses oh my!

Sep 22, 2008
The Week for September 22-28, 2008

Jun 26, 2008
Michigan History: The Detroit Zoo

Jun 6, 2008
Photo Friday: Box Turtle by StormchaserMike

Jun 2, 2008
Get Local in June!

May 19, 2008
The Week for May 19-25, 2008

May 14, 2008
Blogs We Dig: Big Binder

Apr 18, 2008
Photo Friday: Full Display by Peter Skellenger

Mar 28, 2008
Photo Friday: Successful landing by #6 Photography

Mar 27, 2008
Marquette, Michigan - 'Paradise Found'

Mar 16, 2008
Say hello to 30,000

Mar 12, 2008
Michigan Video: Iceboating on Elk Lake

Feb 22, 2008
Photo Friday: Flying twins by taterfalls

Dec 26, 2007
Weird Wednesday: Domke's Dinosaur Gardens & Michigan's roadside architecture

Dec 25, 2007
Blessings

Dec 7, 2007
Photo Friday: Lioness by rckrawczykjr

Oct 22, 2007
Michigan Word of the Week: Halloween

Sep 20, 2007
Shop Michigan: Grey Poncho with Boucle Accents from Oak Grove Alpaca

Sep 20, 2007
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Jul 3, 2007
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