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Join us for
an evening of star-gazing, planet-identifying, and constellation-finding at
Michigan’s first Dark Sky Preserve at the Lake Hudson Recreation Area in
Clayton on November 2 and 30. This informal gathering of astronomers will be
setting up numerous telescopes and instructing on how to locate various
celestial objects in the night sky. Make sure to bring any questions you may
have about astronomy.
Children
must be accompanied by an adult and the event is weather-dependent.
Astronomy Night Events
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Hudsonville Ice Cream
welcomes autumn with its Fall Limited Edition Flavors: Toasted Coconut, Pure
Michigan Double Berry Pie, and last year’s favorite Pure Michigan Caramel
Apple, available in grocery stores across the state starting this October. Pure Michigan Double Berry Pie,
winner of this year’s Pure Michigan/Hudsonville Ice Cream flavor contest, uses
Michigan’s own home grown blueberries and strawberries swirled together with
vanilla ice cream and pie crust pieces. Yum!
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The DNR, Blue
Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Michigan Recreation and Park Association
partnered together to help Michigan residents get Fresh Air Fit on New Year’s
Day with special “Shoe Year’s Day” snowshoe and hiking events taking place in
state parks and recreation areas across the state. Save the date to strap on a
pair of snowshoes or lace up hiking boots and join other fitness-minded
individuals for the “Shoe Year’s Day” treks. Participants will receive healthy
lifestyle tips from local experts, enjoy healthy refreshments, and have the
opportunity to make an official pledge to get Fresh Air Fit this year!
All “Shoe
Year’s Day” events are free, and snowshoes will be available to rent at most
locations. Stay tuned for the full list of “Shoe Year’s Day” activities to be
announced in early December!
Cabin rentals and other lodging opportunities are available for
overnight stays at state parks and recreation areas. Beginning Nov. 1 - 3, cabin and campsite reservations will be easier than ever with the DNR’s new
and improved central reservation system.
Read more about the
DNR’s new campground reservation system >>
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This fall, discover everything that
Michigan’s premier managed waterfowl hunt areas (MWHA) have to offer – and
enter to win a great prize package – during the Wetland Wonders Challenge,
sponsored by Consumers Energy. To enter the challenge, hunt at any time from
now until January 31 at three of the seven managed waterfowl hunt areas (MWHA)
in southern Michigan and submit a punch-card entry form. You will also receive
a commemorative duck leg band when your card is punched at any MWHA. Seven
winners will be chosen to win the ultimate waterfowl hunting prize packages valued
at $1,000!
To learn more about the MWHAs and
the Wetland Wonders Challenge, visit www.michigan.gov/wetlandwonders.
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It’s the moment that hunters statewide
have been waiting for all year… firearm deer season is right around the corner,
opening on November 15! To learn more about hunting rules and regulations, be
sure to check out the 2013 Michigan Hunting and Trapping Digest and other
hunting digests, available online at www.michigan.gov/dnrdigests or wherever hunting licenses are
sold.
For more season information, visit the DNR’s
2013-2014 Hunting Season calendar >>
The Mentored Youth Hunt, a program that introduces youth
under the age of 10 to hunting and fishing, is another popular hunting
opportunity. The DNR offers a “package” license for one low price of $7.50 for
youth turkey (spring and fall), deer, small game, furbearers, and fish. The
Mentored Youth Hunt is an easy way to introduce children to Michigan’s rich
outdoor heritage. For more information, visit www.michigan.gov/mentoredhunting.
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This fall,
fans don’t need to travel to East Lansing or Ann Arbor to celebrate our state’s
ultimate collegiate rivalry for the University of Michigan vs. Michigan State
football game! The Waterloo Recreation Area and Bay City Recreation Area
campgrounds will be filled with fans the weekend of November 2 for football-themed
activities, games, site decorating, and more! Bring your team’s colors and get
ready for some friendly competition! Due to the late date of the game, campground
amenities will be limited.
For
more information, visit the DNR’s Get Outdoors calendar >>
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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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