The new Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park, at 1801 W. Jefferson, sprawls 22-acres across W. Jefferson at the Detroit riverfront. Opening on Oct. 25, the $80 million park includes a four acre ...

Otters are back at Bonita Springs' Wonder Gardens for the first time in 12 years. And they're super-cute, too.

The Eurasian otter, with its sleek fur and playful nature, is captured standing by the riverbank. Known for being excellent swimmers, otters are an important indicator of healthy freshwater habitats.

The Ottawa Valley has countless trails where you can soak up the red, orange and yellow leaves while also taking in all the natural beauty these towns have to offer.

They were once on the verge of extinction, but now bald eagles have made a strong comeback. Along the Cuyahoga River, they have an ideal nesting site in tall trees near open water with good fishing.