Vote for Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park as 'Best State Park' in USA Today 10Best contest!

Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 03/13/2015 01:00 PM EDT

Help the Porkies capture 1st place in 'Best State Park' contest
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Vote for Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park as 'Best State Park' in USA Today 10Best contest

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park currently holds 2nd place in the competition for the title of Best State Park in the nation in USA Today’s 10Best Travel Awards.

Visitors and fans of the park can vote daily through March 30 at 11:59 a.m. to help the Porkies win this national title, so vote and spread the word about this great opportunity for national recognition of Michigan’s woods and waters!

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State ParkIndividuals can vote every day, and from every internet-enabled device (tablet, phone, computer). The voting page, which includes the current rank, is available at http://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-state-park/porcupine-mountains-wilderness-state-park-mich/.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest. With 60,000 acres of towering virgin timber, secluded lakes, and miles of wild rivers and streams, a visit to the "Porkies" is a trip to remember. Visitors can enjoy camping on the shores of Lake Superior, 90 miles of hiking trails, kayak rentals, mountain biking and skiing in the winter. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/porkies or follow the park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PorcupineMountains.

Inside Michigan’s Great Outdoors subscribers are always the first to know about reservation opportunities, state park events and other outdoor happenings. Visit www.michigan.gov/dnr to subscribe now.

A Recreation Passport grants vehicle access to any Michigan state park, boat launch, state forest campground or nonmotorized state trailhead parking. Residents can purchase the Passport for just $11 ($5 for motorcycles) at the time of Michigan license plate renewal through Secretary of State. Forgot to check “YES” during renewal? Residents and nonresidents can purchase a Recreation Passport window sticker during regular business hours at state parks. Learn more about how the Recreation Passport supports state parks and local outdoor recreation opportunities at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.

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.