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You’re never more than an hour from a @MichiganDNR state park! Don't miss the state forest campgrounds, trails and harbors, too! #MiStateParks
Did you know you can get free passes, guides and transportation from your local library?
The Michigan Activity Pass: MiActivityPass.org.
Michigan Field Guides: ReadMichigan.org.
Transportation program: MiActivityPass.org/Transportation.
Happy adventuring!
The Michigan Activity Pass: MiActivityPass.org.
Michigan Field Guides: ReadMichigan.org.
Transportation program: MiActivityPass.org/Transportation.
Happy adventuring!
July 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Did you know you can get free passes, guides and transportation from your local library?
The Michigan Activity Pass: MiActivityPass.org.
Michigan Field Guides: ReadMichigan.org.
Transportation program: MiActivityPass.org/Transportation.
Happy adventuring!
The Michigan Activity Pass: MiActivityPass.org.
Michigan Field Guides: ReadMichigan.org.
Transportation program: MiActivityPass.org/Transportation.
Happy adventuring!
Want to know which parks are dog friendly? Where you can find hiking? Which campsites have pull-through sites or full-hookups? Now you can, using the new website with powerful search filters like accessible features, activities, amenities and overnight options. Visit Michigan.gov/RecSearch today!
July 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Want to know which parks are dog friendly? Where you can find hiking? Which campsites have pull-through sites or full-hookups? Now you can, using the new website with powerful search filters like accessible features, activities, amenities and overnight options. Visit Michigan.gov/RecSearch today!
It's Parks & Rec Month! There are so many great ways to get out and enjoy the great outdoors! Check out this article to learn about improvements and programs in Michigan's state parks. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIE...
July 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM
It's Parks & Rec Month! There are so many great ways to get out and enjoy the great outdoors! Check out this article to learn about improvements and programs in Michigan's state parks. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIE...
Where is your favorite place in Michigan to visit during the summer?
olaf from frozen is laying on the beach with an umbrella and a drink .
Alt: olaf from frozen is laying on the beach with an umbrella and a drink .
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June 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Where is your favorite place in Michigan to visit during the summer?
Celebrate #PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by keeping invasive species out of the water! After each trip, Clean, Drain, and Dry your kayak, paddle, and gear. These simple steps protect lakes and rivers—together we can prevent the spread of invasive species. playcleango.org
a man in a red kayak is paddling next to two other kayaks
Alt: Four kayaks paddle by. The view of them, a red one, a green one, an orange one and a blue one is shown from overhead.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Celebrate #PlayCleanGo Awareness Week by keeping invasive species out of the water! After each trip, Clean, Drain, and Dry your kayak, paddle, and gear. These simple steps protect lakes and rivers—together we can prevent the spread of invasive species. playcleango.org
How will you celebrate National Trails Day this Saturday, June 7? Let us know in the comments!
~4,020+ miles of state-designated hiking trails
~2,085 miles of state-designated biking trails
~1,000+ miles of equestrian trails
~4,000+ miles of state-designated trails for ORV
Michigan.gov/DNRTrails
~4,020+ miles of state-designated hiking trails
~2,085 miles of state-designated biking trails
~1,000+ miles of equestrian trails
~4,000+ miles of state-designated trails for ORV
Michigan.gov/DNRTrails
June 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
How will you celebrate National Trails Day this Saturday, June 7? Let us know in the comments!
~4,020+ miles of state-designated hiking trails
~2,085 miles of state-designated biking trails
~1,000+ miles of equestrian trails
~4,000+ miles of state-designated trails for ORV
Michigan.gov/DNRTrails
~4,020+ miles of state-designated hiking trails
~2,085 miles of state-designated biking trails
~1,000+ miles of equestrian trails
~4,000+ miles of state-designated trails for ORV
Michigan.gov/DNRTrails
Guess what weekend it is!?
June 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Guess what weekend it is!?
Impacted by the ice storm
🔸 ~ 919,500 acres of state forest land – nearly 25% of the state forest system
🔸 3,400 miles of state forest roads - the distance from Mackinaw City to Miami, Fl and back!
🔸and more…
Visit the story map to learn more! Let us know what you think. bit.ly/DNRColdSnapS...
🔸 ~ 919,500 acres of state forest land – nearly 25% of the state forest system
🔸 3,400 miles of state forest roads - the distance from Mackinaw City to Miami, Fl and back!
🔸and more…
Visit the story map to learn more! Let us know what you think. bit.ly/DNRColdSnapS...
Cold Snap: A landscape pushed to the brink
Highlighting the impact, response, and recovery from the March 2025 ice storms in northern Michigan
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May 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Impacted by the ice storm
🔸 ~ 919,500 acres of state forest land – nearly 25% of the state forest system
🔸 3,400 miles of state forest roads - the distance from Mackinaw City to Miami, Fl and back!
🔸and more…
Visit the story map to learn more! Let us know what you think. bit.ly/DNRColdSnapS...
🔸 ~ 919,500 acres of state forest land – nearly 25% of the state forest system
🔸 3,400 miles of state forest roads - the distance from Mackinaw City to Miami, Fl and back!
🔸and more…
Visit the story map to learn more! Let us know what you think. bit.ly/DNRColdSnapS...
It’s #WorldTurtleDay! Let's shell-ebrate with some turtle tibbits-
• What kind of turtles are the easiest to find? “See” turtles.
• What do you call a turtle chef? A slow-cooker.
• Michigan is home to 10 different turtle species. How many can you name? Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnr/educatio...
• What kind of turtles are the easiest to find? “See” turtles.
• What do you call a turtle chef? A slow-cooker.
• Michigan is home to 10 different turtle species. How many can you name? Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnr/educatio...
May 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
It’s #WorldTurtleDay! Let's shell-ebrate with some turtle tibbits-
• What kind of turtles are the easiest to find? “See” turtles.
• What do you call a turtle chef? A slow-cooker.
• Michigan is home to 10 different turtle species. How many can you name? Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnr/educatio...
• What kind of turtles are the easiest to find? “See” turtles.
• What do you call a turtle chef? A slow-cooker.
• Michigan is home to 10 different turtle species. How many can you name? Learn more at www.michigan.gov/dnr/educatio...
DNR staff rolled up their sleeves earlier this week to help give the Long Lake Outdoor Center at Yankee Springs Recreation Area a fresh new look! Big thanks to everyone who pitched in to support this incredible place! Michigan.gov/YankeeSprings.
May 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
DNR staff rolled up their sleeves earlier this week to help give the Long Lake Outdoor Center at Yankee Springs Recreation Area a fresh new look! Big thanks to everyone who pitched in to support this incredible place! Michigan.gov/YankeeSprings.
Calling all artists! The DNR Outdoor Adventure Center is looking for a few good sticker designs. Will yours be the winning design that will be printed and given away in July during their birthday week? More details at www.michigan.gov/oac/experien....
Don’t wait! Designs due by midnight on 5/15.
Don’t wait! Designs due by midnight on 5/15.
May 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Calling all artists! The DNR Outdoor Adventure Center is looking for a few good sticker designs. Will yours be the winning design that will be printed and given away in July during their birthday week? More details at www.michigan.gov/oac/experien....
Don’t wait! Designs due by midnight on 5/15.
Don’t wait! Designs due by midnight on 5/15.
Which beach do you think is the best beach in Michigan? 10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
Do you think that Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is one of the best state parks in the country?
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Vote now and share with your friends!
Do you think that Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is one of the best state parks in the country?
10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
Vote now and share with your friends!
What is the Best Beach in Michigan for 2025?
Voting for the Best Beach in Michigan is open! Cast your vote daily to help pick the 2025 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Beach in Michigan.
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April 29, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Which beach do you think is the best beach in Michigan? 10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
Do you think that Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is one of the best state parks in the country?
10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
Vote now and share with your friends!
Do you think that Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is one of the best state parks in the country?
10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-...
Vote now and share with your friends!
Due to the tree-mendous efforts of DNR staff, state parks are getting cleaned up after the storm. Most of the campgrounds and overnight lodging are expected to open on time. Only Clear Lake, Petoskey and Otsego state parks have postponed their opening to May 15.
www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/ne....
www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/ne....
April 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Due to the tree-mendous efforts of DNR staff, state parks are getting cleaned up after the storm. Most of the campgrounds and overnight lodging are expected to open on time. Only Clear Lake, Petoskey and Otsego state parks have postponed their opening to May 15.
www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/ne....
www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/ne....
Did you participate in the #BobRoss #HappyLittle5k? Share your photos with us and tell us where you completed your 5k. And thanks for supporting the trees!
April 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Did you participate in the #BobRoss #HappyLittle5k? Share your photos with us and tell us where you completed your 5k. And thanks for supporting the trees!
We’re so grateful!! Thank you!
April 9, 2025 at 1:14 AM
We’re so grateful!! Thank you!
Did you know you can use the Michigan Activity Pass to get into state parks?
Looking for fun things to do with the family without spending a lot of $$$? The Michigan Activity Pass is for you! MAP provides every Michigan library cardholder with free or discounted tickets to over 450 Michigan museums, cultural destinations, recreation areas, and more.
April 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Did you know you can use the Michigan Activity Pass to get into state parks?
What's your favorite thing to do outside?
March 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM
What's your favorite thing to do outside?
Happy spring!
Have you been to Palms Book State Park, home to Kitch-iti-kipi or “The Big Spring", the largest freshwater spring in Michigan? Over 10,000 gallons of water gushes through fissures making it look like sand is bubbling up from the bottom. Very cool!
📸: @aubsz21
Have you been to Palms Book State Park, home to Kitch-iti-kipi or “The Big Spring", the largest freshwater spring in Michigan? Over 10,000 gallons of water gushes through fissures making it look like sand is bubbling up from the bottom. Very cool!
📸: @aubsz21
March 20, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Happy spring!
Have you been to Palms Book State Park, home to Kitch-iti-kipi or “The Big Spring", the largest freshwater spring in Michigan? Over 10,000 gallons of water gushes through fissures making it look like sand is bubbling up from the bottom. Very cool!
📸: @aubsz21
Have you been to Palms Book State Park, home to Kitch-iti-kipi or “The Big Spring", the largest freshwater spring in Michigan? Over 10,000 gallons of water gushes through fissures making it look like sand is bubbling up from the bottom. Very cool!
📸: @aubsz21
Have you seen fig buttercup aka pilewort aka lesser celandine? This is one of those plants that you don't want around. Join us for a #NotMiSpecies webinar on March 27 at 9am to learn why. Details at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi....
Pics by Ansel Oommen, Leslie J. Mehrhoff-Bugwood.org.
Pics by Ansel Oommen, Leslie J. Mehrhoff-Bugwood.org.
March 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Have you seen fig buttercup aka pilewort aka lesser celandine? This is one of those plants that you don't want around. Join us for a #NotMiSpecies webinar on March 27 at 9am to learn why. Details at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi....
Pics by Ansel Oommen, Leslie J. Mehrhoff-Bugwood.org.
Pics by Ansel Oommen, Leslie J. Mehrhoff-Bugwood.org.
It's #WorldWildlifeDay! Our state is full of so many awesome and interesting animals. Tell us which one is your favorite.
Learn about threatened and endangered species, how to handle nuisance animals, how to report wildlife observations and more by visiting Michigan.gov/Wildlife.
Learn about threatened and endangered species, how to handle nuisance animals, how to report wildlife observations and more by visiting Michigan.gov/Wildlife.
March 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It's #WorldWildlifeDay! Our state is full of so many awesome and interesting animals. Tell us which one is your favorite.
Learn about threatened and endangered species, how to handle nuisance animals, how to report wildlife observations and more by visiting Michigan.gov/Wildlife.
Learn about threatened and endangered species, how to handle nuisance animals, how to report wildlife observations and more by visiting Michigan.gov/Wildlife.
Will you be checking out the big parade? Visit Michigan.gov/DarkSky to find a great night sky viewing location near you!
February 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Will you be checking out the big parade? Visit Michigan.gov/DarkSky to find a great night sky viewing location near you!
Happy Valentine’s Day! We got a sweet treat for you! Meet #MiBFF, the new Michigan Boating Facility Finder. There are over 1,000 boating access sites in Michigan and MiBFF has them all listed in one place. Find it at Michigan.gov/Boating. Oh! And it's Free Fishing Weekend, too (15-16)!
February 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day! We got a sweet treat for you! Meet #MiBFF, the new Michigan Boating Facility Finder. There are over 1,000 boating access sites in Michigan and MiBFF has them all listed in one place. Find it at Michigan.gov/Boating. Oh! And it's Free Fishing Weekend, too (15-16)!
On February 13th (and everyday) we celebrate female friendship, and those who show up to empower one another.
Gather your gals, find a local state park and make the plan to hit the trails. 🥾 Happy Galentine’s Day! 💖
Gather your gals, find a local state park and make the plan to hit the trails. 🥾 Happy Galentine’s Day! 💖
February 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
On February 13th (and everyday) we celebrate female friendship, and those who show up to empower one another.
Gather your gals, find a local state park and make the plan to hit the trails. 🥾 Happy Galentine’s Day! 💖
Gather your gals, find a local state park and make the plan to hit the trails. 🥾 Happy Galentine’s Day! 💖
Lumberjack Days are almost here! March 21-23, take part in axe-throwing, infused maple syrup tastings, the Legendary Plaid Tie Dinner, Pancake Run, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and more at the Outdoor Adventure Center in downtown Detroit! Visit www.michigan.gov/oac/experien... for more info!
February 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Lumberjack Days are almost here! March 21-23, take part in axe-throwing, infused maple syrup tastings, the Legendary Plaid Tie Dinner, Pancake Run, all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and more at the Outdoor Adventure Center in downtown Detroit! Visit www.michigan.gov/oac/experien... for more info!