October 21-24, 2013
Presented by the Michigan Recreation and Park Association
Here’s your chance, if you are 50 or better, to experience
Mackinac Island as never before! The TREK, Taste and TOUR package includes
accommodations at Grand Hotel for three evenings, taxes and gratuities within
the hotel, full breakfasts, daily Grand Buffet Luncheons and five-course
dinners, round trip Arnold Line Ferry transportation to and from Mackinac Island
for you and your bike, cocktail receptions with hors d’oeuvres, bicycle tours
of the island, photography nature hikes, and many more activities!
Pricing
- $650 per person based on double occupancy
- $872 for singles
PLEASE NOTE: Most
rooms at Grand Hotel have either two double beds (not queen size) or one king
size bed per room.
Space is limited, sign up today! Register online today at www.mrpaonline.
At a participating Michigan state park or recreation area
near you, come out with friends and family for a night (or more) of FREE "Meteors ‘n S’mores," with various events held between August 9-11! At dusk,
enjoy a tasty treat while learning all about the Perseid Meteor Shower from
local experts. With your naked eye, watch hundreds of meteors flash across the night
sky as they enter our atmosphere. Sometimes the optimum viewing of the Perseid
Meteor Shower is well into the evening, so please dress accordingly and be
prepared with chairs, blankets, bug spray and refreshments.
This annual event is sure to be fun for all ages!
A handful of Meteors ‘n S’mores
events include:
For the
full list Meteors ‘n S’mores events, check out the DNR’s event list for August
9 to 11 >>
Visit the day use area of Port Crescent State Park at 8:00
p.m. on September 7 to experience the designation
of Port Crescent State Park Day Use Unit as a dark sky preserve. This
designation marks an important milestone and provides a place for amateur stargazers
and professional astronomers alike to get an unobstructed view of the beautiful
night sky. Guest speakers include National Park Astro VIPs Brian Ottum and Bill
Nigg. Features include a presentation about astronomy, a tour of the night sky,
and telescopes for attendees to get a first-hand look at the universe.
RSVPs are necessary to
attend. Pease RSVP by contacting the park office at (989) 738-8663.
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Visit Leelanau State Park in Northport for an introductory
scuba class, including 30 minutes of presentation and 1 hour of confined water
diving experience with all of the equipment provided. The day camp starts at
1:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. and is limited to 16 participants per day. The
class costs $50 for drop-ins or $35 for pre-registered students.
Participants must be at least 12 years of age and, if under 18, a parent or
guardian available to sign a waiver.
Pre-register today by calling Leelanau State Park at
(231)386-5422. If you have any additional questions e-mail divers@netonecom.net.
For the adventurer in all of us, also try Fitness Obstacle
Adventure Camp from 9:00-11:30 a.m. on August 10 at the Island Lake Recreation
Area, where an outdoor adventure obstacle course is designed to take a novice
or professional to success in 3-mile, 5-mile, or 10-mile obstacle courses and
adventure racing.
To view times, dates, and locations for these Fresh Air Fit
programs, and so many more – visit www.michigan.gov/freshfit.
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Michigan is rolling out the “green”
carpet to welcome everyone into the woods and waters! Recreation 101, or
“Rec101,” is a series of intro-to format classes taught by DNR staff or expert
volunteers from organizations, guide services, outfitters, and more. These
volunteers offer their time and knowledge at no charge to the DNR or the
participants. Rec101 is now offered statewide in Michigan State Parks as well
as community recreation agencies through collaboration with the Michigan
Recreation and Park Association. Almost every recreational pursuit is offered, from
archery to windsurfing, and we hope you’ll try them all!
A handful of Rec101 events
include:
To view times, dates, and locations for more Rec101 programs
– visit www.michigan.gov/rec101.
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Are you looking for a place to go fishing that is easy to
access, has a high likelihood of catching fish, has various amenities, and is all
around family-friendly? Then the Family Friendly Fishing Waters project can
help! The DNR has put together a map that lists family-friendly fishing waters
throughout the state of Michigan, to help inexperienced anglers and their
families find the perfect fishing spot for a day of fun by the water. Each
water body’s online profile includes its geographic location, driving
directions, parking information, hours of operation, species of fish available,
typical bait used, and much more.
Just
click on a county to get started! >>
For additional fishing locations in Michigan (particularly
those located on the Great Lakes), check out the Pier Michigan website located
at www.piermichigan.org.
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An $11 Recreation Passport is required for entry to Michigan
state parks and recreation areas. Plus, it helps protect Michigan’s natural
resources for future generations! Visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport
for more information.
Also, registration and fees apply to some of the above
programs and events. Please be sure to visit the links above for more
information about the registration and fees involved for each program.
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