As we reach the other side of summer, we want to thank Chateau Grand Traverse for promotion of Michigan’s parks, trails, and waterways through its new "Wines of the Great Outdoors" series which hit the shelves this summer. This Michigan-based winery is generously donating 50% of all net proceeds from the sales of their Picnic, Woods and Waters wines to help preserve and protect Michigan’s great outdoors.

Now you can vote for how you want to see the proceeds used to support Michigan's outdoors. Voting closes September 15, so don’t wait!

We also want to give a BIG thank you to Ann Arbor-based Pryor Design who donated the label and packaging design to the campaign. We are so proud to have graphic and packaging design talent like this in Michigan!

If you over 21, and haven’t already experienced the wines, you can visit your local wine retailer or buy them online at store.cgtwines.com/cgt-wines-of-the-great-outdoors-c66.aspx. For help finding a local retailer, contact Chateau Grand Traverse at 517-230-9112.

Michigan DNR and Chateau Grand Traverse remind Michigan residents and visitors to always play responsibly!

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.