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With temperatures climbing throughout Michigan, we're sure you don't need to be reminded that summer has officially begun. So without further ado, here's a quick preview of this issue, telling you all about what's going on at the state parks and beyond:
With summer officially begun, the state parks are offering a variety of fun and educational programs every day of the week. Looking to get active? Check out a Fresh Air Fit program and enjoy the many additional benefits of taking exercise outdoors, including better mood, greater physical challenges and more vitamins, just to name a few.
Visitors can also enjoy free introductory recreation classes through the DNR’s Recreation 101 program. These classes provide all the equipment and instruction necessary for novice outdoor enthusiasts to try something new, like archery, stand-up paddleboarding, fishing and much more. Some parks also offer Recreation 202 programs, which provide more in-depth instruction and outdoor experiences for a small fee.
Below are just a few of the events scheduled in the state parks this July:
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Power Flow Yoga at Aloha State Park
Sundays, 7:30 p.m.
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Muscle Beach Bootcamp at Bay City State Recreation Area
Tuesdays, 9 a.m.
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Tai Chi at Mears State Park
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
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Power Flow Yoga at Burt Lake State Park
Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. & Thursdays, 9 a.m.
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Trail Form Running at Sleepy Hollow State Park
Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
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Summer Boot Camp at Interlochen State Park
Thursdays, 7 a.m.
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Tae Kwon Do at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
Starting July 7: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.
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Movie night at William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor
July 8, 6 p.m.
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Sunset Paddle at Island Lake Recreation Area
July 17, 6 p.m.
- Astronomy 101 at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
July 22, 11 p.m.
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Ice Skating 101 at Metamora-Hadley Recreation Area
July 24-26, open skate all day, Ice Skating 101 at 2 p.m. each day
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Archery 101 at Proud Lake Recreation Area
July 26, 10 a.m.
For details about these events and more, visit www.michigan.gov/gogetoutdoors. Many state park programs are free of charge, but a Recreation Passport is required for all vehicles entering state parks.
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Thousands of Michiganders make the trek to the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day morning, but busy schedules, gas prices and distance prevent some from making the trip to Mackinac. Local communities host Labor Day Community Walks to provide easily accessible, fun and healthy holiday options to residents who are celebrating Labor Day at home.
Join communities all across Michigan as they walk through parks, trails and across bridges to celebrate physical fitness together this Labor Day.
Labor Day Community Walks will be endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports which acknowledges quality physical activity events that contribute to the health and well-being of Michigan residents. Host communities will be able to use the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports logo on promotional items and will receive free support materials. Additionally, participants in a local Labor Day Community Walk will be eligible to enter the Mackinac Bridge Run Lottery for Labor Day 2015.
Register today! Visit http://michiganfitness.org/labor-day-community-walks.
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 The DNR and the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) are pleased to announce the 2014 MRPA Grand Experience program - a great travel opportunity for adults 50 years or better to Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.
Join us for three days, two nights at the historic Grand Hotel, October 12-14, 2014. Enjoy full breakfast each morning, tea and cookies each afternoon, five-course dinner each evening, plus:
- Nightly demitasse and dancing with the Grand Hotel Orchestra
- Grand Hotel history lecture
- Grand Hotel kitchen tour
- Carriage tour, self-guided walks, and movies
- Tournaments (bocce, bingo, golf putting and chipping – weather permitting)
- Writing and photography contests
- Daily activities, evening entertainment
- Round trip ferry tickets, horse drawn taxi to and from ferry docks to Grand Hotel, and discounts on bicycle rental, golf, photos, and of course, fudge!
All inclusive cost: $477 per person based on double occupancy; $652 per person for single occupancy. Price listed includes all taxes, gratuities and baggage fees. Make your reservation today! www.tinyurl.com/2014GrandExperience or call MRPA at 517-485-9888.
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