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Isle Royale National Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been ranked the best national park in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal, surpassing parks like Denali, Yellowstone, and Big Bend. This secluded park, accessible only by ferry or seaplane, boasts over 165 miles of hiking trails and minimal crowd sizes, contributing to its top ranking. Isle Royale is noted for its wilderness, featuring moose, wolves, and over 400 small islands.

Loonapalooza 2024, hosted by the Friends of Seney National Wildlife Refuge, takes place on August 9th at the Erickson Center for the Arts in Curtis, MI. This event celebrates Common Loons and migratory birds with an afternoon symposium featuring expert lectures on bird research and conservation. The festivities continue with a celebration that includes a photo booth, loon calling contest, live and silent auctions, and local treats such as specially brewed beer, wine, spirits, and appetizers from Upper Crust Deli.

To help ensure children are able to access healthy food this summer while school is out, eligible families will soon receive $120 per child through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ (MDHHS) new Michigan Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program.

Last time, we began a series on the most recognized prayer in the world: “Our Father who art in heaven...”-the Lord’s prayer. Jesus gave it to his disciples in response to their question, “Lord, teach us to pray.” But they were not first graders asking their teacher to teach them to read. They filled their lives with prayer, much more than most of us. They wouldn’t need a lesson on prayer any more than a short-order cook needed a lesson on scrambled eggs.

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