Could "white gold" bring people to Michigan?
Promoting winter sports may be a way to attract more tourists to Michigan, and more tourists mean more money. “Snow in Michigan is really white gold,” said Mary Dettloff with the Department of Natural...
View ArticleTahquamenon Falls State Park reopens after wildfire
A popular state park is reopening near a wildfire that's been burning across more than 30 square miles of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. A Department of Natural Resources spokesman says Upper Falls and...
View ArticleState parks could see record summer attendance
If you're planning a trip to Michigan's state parks this summer, expect some company. The parks are on track to break attendance records this year, with more than 25 million visits expected. It’s...
View ArticleDetroit Council members: Belle Isle deal threatens city "jewel"
Three Detroit City Council members led a rally opposing what they call a “state takeover” of Belle Isle Wednesday, saying plans to lease the park to the state amount to stealing a Detroit “jewel.”...
View ArticleGov. Snyder considers changes to Michigan's park system
Governor Rick Snyder is considering whether to make some changes to Michigan’s parks.Last year, the Governor appointed a panel on state parks and outdoor recreation. Their mission was to come up with...
View ArticleBattle over public land passed down to local governments
Some state lawmakers think there’s too much public land in Michigan.They don’t like how conservation decisions are made and think the state favors environmental goals over uses like logging and ORV...
View ArticleHere are 10 West Michigan trails to explore this fall
The days are getting shorter, but don't resign yourself to settling in for a long, lazy season inside.One of Grand Rapids' greatest assets is the natural beauty that surrounds this mid-size city, with...
View Article20 Michigan parks to stay open late for Dark Sky Week
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Twenty of Michigan's state parks and recreation areas will stay open late during International Dark Sky Week, which begins Monday and continues through next Sunday.
View ArticleCould "white gold" bring people to Michigan?
Promoting winter sports may be a way to attract more tourists to Michigan, and more tourists mean more money. Snow in Michigan is really white gold, said Mary Dettloff with the Department of Natural...
View ArticleTahquamenon Falls State Park reopens after wildfire
A popular state park is reopening near a wildfire thats been burning across more than 30 square miles of Michigans Upper Peninsula. A Department of Natural Resources spokesman says Upper Falls and...
View ArticleState parks could see record summer attendance
If youre planning a trip to Michigans state parks this summer, expect some company. The parks are on track to break attendance records this year, with more than 25 million visits expected. Its mostly...
View ArticleDetroit Council members: Belle Isle deal threatens city "jewel"
Three Detroit City Council members led a rally opposing what they call a state takeover of Belle Isle Wednesday, saying plans to lease the park to the state amount to stealing a Detroit jewel. State...
View ArticleGov. Snyder considers changes to Michigan's park system
Governor Rick Snyder is considering whether to make some changes to Michigan’s parks. Last year, the Governor appointed a panel on state parks and outdoor recreation . Their mission was to come up with...
View ArticleBattle over public land passed down to local governments
Some state lawmakers think there’s too much public land in Michigan. They don’t like how conservation decisions are made and think the state favors environmental goals over uses like logging and ORV...
View ArticleHere are 10 West Michigan trails to explore this fall
The days are getting shorter, but don't resign yourself to settling in for a long, lazy season inside. One of Grand Rapids' greatest assets is the natural beauty that surrounds this mid-size city, with...
View Article20 Michigan parks to stay open late for Dark Sky Week
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Twenty of Michigan's state parks and recreation areas will stay open late during International Dark Sky Week, which begins Monday and continues through next Sunday. The state...
View ArticleThe story behind Michigan's newest state park
We officially have 103 state parks in Michigan now. The new park is called Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. It’s 1,122 acres in Jackson and Washtenaw counties. The state just closed on its...
View ArticleBlack Friday isn't just for shopping anymore. Some in Michigan decide to...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offered free admission to state parks, to entice people outside on Black Friday. The DNR said the inspiration comes from the #OptOutside movement , which...
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