CORRECTION: The newsletter released this morning contained an incorrect percentage of proceeds to be donated to Michigan DNR from Chateau Grand Traverse's Great Outdoors wine series. CTG will donate 50 percent of proceeds, rather than the 5 percent indicated in the original newsletter. The percentage has been corrected below. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

Inside Michigan's Great Outdoors

June 2015

Try ORVing or Fishing with no license required June 13-14

Reminder: On June 13-14, Michigan DNR invites family and friends to go ORVing or fishing with no license required for Free Fishing Weekend and Free ORV Weekend. If you've never gone fishing or ORVing, now is your chance to try it out without investing in a license, so take advantage and have fun out there!

What do a winery and a t-shirt company have in common? Supporting Michigan's natural resources!

Chateau Grand Traverse and The Mitten State are both partnering with Michigan DNR to donate to preserving parks, trails and waterways. Chateau Grand Traverse will donate 50 percent of profits from its new "Great Outdoors" wine series.

Likewise, The Mitten State will donate 5 percent of sales from its "Lakes & Campfires" t-shirt collection to Michigan's parks, trails and waterways. Support Michigan's great outdoors and two great Michigan businesses at the same time!

New Recreation Search website: find state parks, campgrounds, trails and events!

It's now easier than ever to find state parks, trails, campgrounds and events near you with the Michigan DNR's new Recreation Search tool. Search by facility, amenity, city, county, zip code and more, and view results either on a map or in a list. Use the filters to narrow down your search and find the perfect recreation opportunities for you.

Michigan makes national lists for best fishing, boating and trails

Several places in Michigan were recently voted among the top 100 places to boat and fish in the United States, according to Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation. Locations include Cedar River State Harbor, Fort Custer Recreation Area, Sleepy Hollow State Park and Dodge #4 State Park.

The word is out that Michigan's woods and waters are top notch -- get outdoors and see what the buzz is all about!

Speaking of boating and fishing, it's National Fishing and Boating Week!

Celebrate by getting your boat back out on the water, studying up on what fishing seasons are open and checking out upcoming fishing events. Click these links to get ready and enjoy the water!

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.