state parks

We officially have 103 state parks in Michigan now.The new park is called Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve. It’s 1,122 acres in Jackson and…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Twenty of Michigan's state parks and recreation areas will stay open late during International Dark Sky Week, which begins Monday…

The days are getting shorter, but don't resign yourself to settling in for a long, lazy season inside.One of Grand Rapids' greatest assets is the natural…

Some state lawmakers think there’s too much public land in Michigan.They don’t like how conservation decisions are made and think the state favors…

Governor Rick Snyder is considering whether to make some changes to Michigan’s parks.Last year, the Governor appointed a panel on state parks and outdoor…

Three Detroit City Council members led a rally opposing what they call a “state takeover” of Belle Isle Wednesday, saying plans to lease the park to the…

If you're planning a trip to Michigan's state parks this summer, expect some company.The parks are on track to break attendance records this year, with…

A popular state park is reopening near a wildfire that's been burning across more than 30 square miles of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.A Department of…

Promoting winter sports may be a way to attract more tourists to Michigan, and more tourists mean more money. “Snow in Michigan is really white gold,”…