Tag Archives: Michigan

Michigan Recreation 101 Receives National Recognition

Posted on September 22, 2012 by admin

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Recreation Division has been honored by the National Association of State Park Directors. The association recently gave its 2012 President’s Award to the agency in recognition of its Recreation 101 program—a … Continue reading →

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Vintage Boat Show Includes Vintage Travel Trailers

Posted on August 26, 2012 by admin

Outdoors enthusiasts have an opportuni­ty to take an up- close look at some classic boats to­day (August 26) at the Vintage Holland (Michigan) Boat Show. Everything from wood­en to fiberglass boats will be on display for people to enjoy. More … Continue reading →

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New Casino RV Park Opens in Michigan

Posted on July 16, 2012 by admin

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan recently celebrated the grand opening of the Soaring Eagle Hideaway RV Park. The property features 67 RV sites each 50 feet in length with water, sewer, and 30-amp electricity service, concrete pads, fire … Continue reading →

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Pure Michigan Caramel Apple: Official Ice Cream for Michigan State Parks

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Kids let their taste buds do the judging Naming the official Pure Michigan ice cream flavor of Michigan state parks? Tasty work if you can get it, and the 2012 Outstanding Outdoor Kids did just that! Selected by the Michigan … Continue reading →

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Five Things You Need to Know Today: February 17

Posted on February 17, 2012 by admin

Since I like things to come in fives (and tens), here are five things YOU need to know TODAY! 1. Tire Inflation Proper tire inflation is more important to your safety when traveling than many RVers realize. Under-inflated tires create … Continue reading →

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Official Ice Cream for Michigan State Parks

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

Michigan will be getting an official state park ice cream—and you can help pick the flavor. If your favorite state park experience was a flavor of ice cream, what would it taste like? Maybe it will be Seven Layer Fantasy, … Continue reading →

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Michigan: Recreation Passport a Success

Posted on October 22, 2011 by admin

Michigan’s new method of paying for state park operations and maintenance met its fundraising goal for the first year and is proving to be a reliable system, the Associated Press reported Thursday (October 20). Starting last October, residents were given … Continue reading →

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10 Ways for Kids to Play in America’s National Parks

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

With 395 parks across the country consisting of over 84 million acres, there are endless adventures custom-made for kids of all ages in America’s national parks. In honor of National Public Lands Day tomorrow (September 24), when national parks across … Continue reading →

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State Parks Struggle with Budget Cuts

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

The recession has legislators across the U.S. looking to cut services—and state parks are often among the first to feel the pain of budget cuts. That has led to closed facilities, reduced services, and fewer rangers. “These are tough times … Continue reading →

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Michigan: Best Casino RV Park

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

Midwest Gaming & Travel, a premier source for information about casino gaming in America’s Heartland since 1995, published the winners of the 10th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards for Midwest commercial casinos in the July issue of the magazine. The Readers’ … Continue reading →

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