Tweet Whether you’re new to boating or looking to upgrade, the Detroit Boat Show sets course Jan. 18-26 at the TCF Center in downtown Detroit. You’ll have the opportunity to see hundreds of boats from top dealers around the Great Lakes … Continue reading →
Tweet For six straight years, the DNR and the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency have worked together to highlight quieter camping options around the Fourth of July. Fireworks-Free Fourth of July offers veterans, pet owners and other visitors camping options situated … Continue reading →
Tweet A winter holiday to Michigan offers much more than just downhill skiing. The Midwest state is home to 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, 3,000 miles of cross-country skiing trails, beautiful terrain for snowshoeing, tubing, ice fishing and dog … Continue reading →
Tweet Warm up to winter along the beautiful shores of Higgins Lake near Roscommon. You can explore the heart of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula during a weekend getaway by taking advantage of a few unique opportunities to stay at the renovated Ralph … Continue reading →
Tweet Find outdoor-inspired holiday gift ideas and show your love of Michigan’s great outdoors – all at the same time! “These Goods are Good for Michigan” features a collection of partners who work with the DNR to support parks, trails … Continue reading →
Tweet There are several business opportunities available in Michigan state parks. The goods and/or services these small business owners provide are a complement to the visitor experience for our 28 million visitors each year. Currently, the DNR is seeking a … Continue reading →
Tweet Making plans with family and friends over the Thanksgiving weekend? You are encouraged to put away leftovers and #OptOutside as part of day-after-Thanksgiving activities, taking place Friday, Nov. 29. You can burn those extra calories, recover from shopping excursions and … Continue reading →
Tweet The Michigan state parks centennial has given us an opportunity to look back at 100 years of history and highlight many of these outdoor destinations through several lenses, including a paintbrush and canvas. “Paint the Parks” is an artistic interpretation … Continue reading →
Tweet Love the outdoors and want to make it home base for a couple of weeks? The DNR is looking for volunteers to work in Michigan state parks and some rustic forest campgrounds as campground hosts. In exchange, camping fees … Continue reading →
Tweet Michigan’s Great Lakes, thousands of inland lakes and tens of thousands of miles of rivers and streams mean you’re never far from outstanding fishing. Ready to tackle your next fishing adventure? Find fantastic fishing ► … Continue reading →
Tweet The Iron Belle Trail – Michigan’s showcase trail – passes through hundreds of municipalities and crosses through 48 counties. Using existing trails, existing networks and new connections, the trail extends more than 2,000 miles from the far western tip of the Upper … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s salmon time! Gear up for an exciting fall and enjoy some fantastic fishing just in time for salmon season. Now is a great time to target salmon as they head towards their natal streams and get ready to … Continue reading →
Tweet Michigan Trails Week, Sept. 22-29, is a great reason to hit a trail for the first time, revisit a favorite route or experience a new trail adventure. Whether it’s on foot, horseback, a mountain bike, a snowmobile or in … Continue reading →
Tweet Dreaming about purchasing your first motorhome, upgrading your family camper or checking out the latest in equipment? Step inside and see hundreds of campers, motorhomes, travel trailers and fifth-wheels at the 30th Annual Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s storytelling time! As part of the Michigan state parks centennial, the Campfire Storytelling Project was created to look back at our last 100 years of memories. At these events (the next one scheduled Aug. 17 at Algonac State Park), seasoned … Continue reading →
Tweet We’re hosting a new training program for entrepreneurs looking to build outdoor-focused businesses in state parks, on state trails or near waterways. The Outdoorpreneur program, Aug. 2-4 in Traverse City, will help inspire new, sustainability-minded entrepreneurs to offer services or … Continue reading →
Tweet As part of the Michigan state parks centennial, we are hosting storytelling events where you’ll hear seasoned storytellers share their personal park tales. At a recent event in Lansing, Alexis Horton, the DNR’s diversity, equity and inclusion officer, shared … Continue reading →
Tweet Featured photo: “Love it when my grandkids come to visit! Play day at Hoffmaster State Park” P.J. Hoffmaster State Park – 2016 As a fun way to help commemorate the Michigan state parks centennial, we launched an online memory map … Continue reading →
Tweet The Michigan State Parks Centennial GeoTour is a fun way to tip your hat to 100 years of state parks fun and exploration! If you’re already a geocacher or have ever wanted to give it a try, this is … Continue reading →
Tweet Grab a paddle and get in sync with your significant other during a romantic AuSable River adventure in Oscoda, Michigan OSCODA, MI /June 26, 2019 _ Sometimes the quickest way for couples to get a new rhythm … Continue reading →
