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2024 Michigan Recreation Passport Fee to Increase, Still an Incredible Value

2024 Michigan Recreation Passport Fee to Increase, Still an Incredible Value

December 26, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

We’ve been huge fans and supporters of the Michigan Recreation Passport since its inception in 2010. The days of needing to get a window sticker…

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Big Things Coming for Michigan's Tallest Waterfall?

Big Things Coming for Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall?

December 20, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

After years of waiting, it seems real progress is fin ally on the way for what will be one of the Upper Peninsula’s most popular…

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Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023

Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023

December 18, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Those looking to head to one of West Michigan’s most loved state parks next summer may want to make other plans, as it was recently…

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10 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Projects We're Excited About

10 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Projects We’re Excited About

August 1, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

Last week Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that authorizes $45.6 million in Michigan National Resources Trust Fund Grants. This money will cover more than…

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Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

July 24, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

When we visited Tawas Point State Park and the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse earlier in July, I was surprised to see that the lighthouse tower…

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Kirtland's Warbler Set To Replace Elk On Michigan Wildlife Conservation License Plates in 2022

Kirtland’s Warbler Set To Replace Elk On Michigan Wildlife Conservation License Plates in 2022

December 7, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

The Michigan DNR recently announced an exciting change for 2022: The Kirtland’s Warbler will be replacing the Elk on the “Conserve Wildlife Habitat” license plates! From…

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The New Lower Tahquamenon Falls Bridge Will Enhance the Visitor Experience Starting in 2022

The New Lower Tahquamenon Falls Bridge Will Enhance the Visitor Experience Starting in 2022

October 7, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Each year, more than half a million visitors come to Tahquamenon Falls State Park to see waterfalls, hike trails, and enjoy everything else Michigan’s second-largest…

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Michigan's Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K Will Return in 2021

Michigan’s Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K Will Return in 2021

November 5, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

This year, the Michigan DNR saw overwhelming demand for the first edition of the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K. After announcing the event in October…

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Douglass Houghton Falls - Michigan's Tallest Waterfall (VIDEO)

Douglass Houghton Falls – Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall (VIDEO)

November 1, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

We’ve been all over the Upper Peninsula looking for waterfalls for more than 20 years now, and in the summer of 2020 we finally checked…

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Things To Do In Michigan This Winter - Holland

Even With 2020 Increase, Michigan Recreation Passport Still An Incredible Value

January 20, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

On January 15, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that the Michigan Recreation Passport will increase from $11 to $12 in 2020 (beginning March…

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