Michigan state parks

Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal released an article ranking the best national parks across the country. Ranked number one on the list as the best national park was Michigan’s Isle Royale. On today's episode, we talk with one of the co-authors' of the article to talk about their rankings, and what led to Michigan topping the charts.

A $3.6 million grant from the Mellon Foundation will help create new educational experiences and facilities at the Father Marquette National Memorial.

In a remote corner of the Thumb region lies the largest collection of petroglyphs in Michigan. The stone carvings were created hundreds of years ago by the Indigenous people of this land. Today, tribal and state partners are working together to preserve the site for generations to come.

The Michigan park system had an estimated $300 million worth of deferred maintenance. ARPA money is providing $250 million worth of improvements.

The state is asking for public comment on a five-year plan for outdoor recreation.

Check out this guide to state parks near Ann Arbor that you, your friends and family could drive to for a sunny day getaway this summer.

Over the next four years, the state plans to spend $26 million transforming the former Chevy In the Hole site into a full-fledged state park.

A disruption at the Detroit-Windsor border crossing. The remarkable story of Carlean Gill, Idlewild showgirl turned Black business owner. Rising use of Michigan's parks conflict with lacking funds. A personal narrative of one Michigander’s experience with abortion rights.

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The Michigan State Employees Association filed a complaint with the state on June 29, claiming state park officers should be able to carry guns and wear…