Michigan Department of Natural Resources customer service centers and certain field offices will remain on a three-days-per-week open to the public schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – until at least Oct. 4. The three-day schedule for these facilities has been in place since ...
The study of West Nile virus in ruffed grouse will resume this fall in Michigan, after a one-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In partnership with Minnesota and Wisconsin natural resources departments, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources began this multiyear study in 2018 to ...
The abundance of Chinook and coho salmon in the Betsie and Platte rivers every September – during what are known as “fall fish runs” – draws anglers eager for this unique fishing opportunity in northwest Michigan. Unfortunately, the season also sometimes brings illegal fishing activity ...
The Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to squeeze in an end-of-summer camping trip before kids head back to school and the bustling fall begins. While packing for your trip, consider adding a few items to make sure your campsite doesn’t accidentally attract bears or other curious ...
Every mile counts! Michigan Trails Week is the perfect time to hit your favorite trail or find an all-new adventure. During Michigan Trails Week (Sept. 19 to 26), join us to collectively travel 100,000 miles on trails across the state and earn badges (and maybe some prizes) along the way. How ...
Just in time for Labor Day holiday weekend, the new "Notify Me" feature on the Michigan State Park & Harbor Reservations website lets you sign up for an email notification when a site becomes available for selected dates. It's easy! If the campground, overnight lodging facility or shelter ...