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Camping at Michigan State Parks Just Got a Little More Expensive

Camping at Michigan State Parks Just Got a Little More Expensive

February 1, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

The Michigan DNR recently announced that just like the price of eggs or a gallon of gas, it will soon cost more to camp at…

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Know Before You Go: Michigan State Park Campground Closures for 2025

Know Before You Go: Michigan State Park Campground Closures for 2025

January 9, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Just like we saw in 2024, this year will be a busy one for the Michigan DNR as it continues to address a backlog of…

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Big Changes Coming at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Big Changes Coming at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

October 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Tahquamenon Falls State Park is one of Michigan’s most visited Upper Peninsula parks, thanks to its large campgrounds, miles of hiking trails, and of course…

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Work Has Finally Started On Opening Michigan's Tallest Waterfall To Public

Work Has Finally Started On Opening Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall To Public

October 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

On October 1st, the Michigan posted a notice that the Houghton Douglass Falls site (also known as Douglass Houghton Falls or Houghton Falls) would be…

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Oden State Fish Hatchery - Education, Trails, and Fun for the Whole Family

Oden State Fish Hatchery – Education, Trails, and Fun for the Whole Family

July 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan’s state fish hatcheries play a vital role in our Great Lakes and other waters , as they breed and stock fish to help maintain…

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Fayette Historic State Park Is Getting Some Much Needed Repairs in 2024

Fayette Historic State Park Is Getting Some Much Needed Repairs in 2024

June 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

Visiting Fayette Historic State Park feels like taking a step back in time. As you stroll through the remnants of a once-bustling town this “living…

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Proposed Bill Could Give Michigan Residents "First Dibs" At Popular State Park Campgrounds

Proposed Bill Could Give Michigan Residents “First Dibs” At Popular State Park Campgrounds

March 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Many of us are familiar with the struggle of trying to get summer camping reservations at Michigan state parks, as popular campgrounds like Ludington State…

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100 Years of Straits State Park: Why We Love Camping Here

100 Years of Straits State Park: Why We Love Camping Here

March 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

One of the first state parks we ever camped at in the Upper Peninsula was Straits State Park in St. Ignace. This park had an…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Oceana County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Oceana County Lighthouses

February 12, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Oceana County is located on the Lake Michigan shoreline between Muskegon and Ludington, and is home to the stunning Silver Lake State Park. More than…

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Michigan State Park Campground Updates: What to Expect in 2024

Michigan State Park Campground Updates: What to Expect in 2024

January 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Michigan’s state park campgrounds are open for booking for 2024 summer stays, but some of the system’s popular campgrounds might be closed for the season…

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