Update Thursday 5:15 p.m.: State biologists believe Wednesday's brown-bear mauling near the Eagle River Campground, which injured three hikers, appeared to be a "surprise encounter." ...

Location: Platte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the lower peninsula of Michigan.

By Terry Karkos,Staff Writer NEWRY – Planners conditionally approved a site plan and shoreland zoning permit for a proposed wilderness campground along the Bear River Wednesday night.The board ...