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September 7-13, 2013

"Fall" in love with Michigan state parks and recreation areas this September! Kick off the autumn season by visiting a state park or recreation area near you to enjoy one of the DNR’s Fresh Air Fit or Recreation 101 ("Rec101") programs or enjoy one of our other events for a day of family-friendly fun and fitness in the great outdoors. There are never-ending programs and events for family and friends to enjoy together, including introductory archery lessons, the Tip of the Mitt Paddle Fest, the Great Outdoors Youth Jamboree and much more! Visit our website to view the complete listing of events at all Michigan state parks and recreation areas. New programs are added monthly, so check back often!

Click here for a full list of events on our “Get Outdoors” calendar >>

September 7

• Tip of the Mitt Paddle Fest—Cheboygan State Park & Aloha State Park—All day
• Water and Woods Mini Triathlon—Rifle River Recreation Area—9:00am-12:00pm
• Rec 101: Archery 101—Rifle River Recreation Area—2:00pm-4:00pm
• Astronomy Night—Lake Hudson Recreation Area—7:30pm-10:00pm

September 8

• Tip of the Mitt Paddle Fest—Cheboygan State Park & Aloha State Park—All day
• Great Outdoors Youth Jamboree—10:00am-5:00pm—Lake Hudson Recreation Area

September 10

• Fresh Air Fit: Yogalates—Bay City Recreation Area—10:30am-11:30am
• Fresh Air Fit: Walk & Talk—Bay City Recreation Area—12:00pm-1:00pm

September 11

• Fresh Air Fit: Trail Form Running—Sleepy Hollow State Park—6:00pm-8:00pm
• Nights at the Lights—Ludington State Park—7:00pm-9:00pm

September 12

• Fresh Air Fit: Yogalates—Bay City Recreation Area—10:30am-11:30am
• Fresh Air Fit: Walk & Talk—Bay City Recreation Area—12:00pm-1:00pm
• Rec 101: Kayak & SUP Demo Day—Island Lake Recreation Area—3:00pm-7:00pm
• Rec 101: Canoeing/Kayaking 101—Proud Lake Recreation Area—6:00pm-7:00pm

September 13

• Harvest Festival—Baraga State Park—All day
• Fresh Air Fit: Pre-Weekend Cardio BLAST—Bay City Recreation Area—10:45am-11:45am
• Harvest Fest—Van Riper State Park—3:00pm-12:00pm

Know before you go!

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.

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.