Michigan state park camping: Some sites still available for Labor Day weekend
Decide last minute that you want to go camping this Labor Day weekend? There's still some Michigan state park campsites available, but you will want to move quickly to book them.
Decide last minute that you want to go camping this Labor Day weekend? There's still some Michigan state park campsites available, but you will want to move quickly to book them.
Five Detroit parks getting free Wi-Fi
Grants help fund the installation of internet and the solar panels that will power them. Here is where the parks are located.
Grants help fund the installation of internet and the solar panels that will power them. Here is where the parks are located.
Some electric bikes now allowed on Michigan trails
It's a major development for Michigan's trail network, which has historically been reserved for mountain bikers and those on foot or on horseback.
It's a major development for Michigan's trail network, which has historically been reserved for mountain bikers and those on foot or on horseback.
Kayak rentals added to Chesterfield's Webber Paddle Park
Rent a kayak and paddle down the Salt River and in Anchor Bay from Chesterfield's Webber Paddle Park.
Rent a kayak and paddle down the Salt River and in Anchor Bay from Chesterfield's Webber Paddle Park.
Pictured Rocks' Twelvemile Beach Campground opens park's newest site
The building only costs $35 to reserve and is part of one of the best campgrounds in the park.
The building only costs $35 to reserve and is part of one of the best campgrounds in the park.
Ticks in Michigan: Tips for staying safe this 4th of July
If you're like many Americans, your Fourth of July plans probably include spending some time outside. But that time spent outdoors increases your risk of getting bitten by a tick.
If you're like many Americans, your Fourth of July plans probably include spending some time outside. But that time spent outdoors increases your risk of getting bitten by a tick.
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve expected to open next month after renovations
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield is slated to reopen next month after nearly a year of renovations.
Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve in Southfield is slated to reopen next month after nearly a year of renovations.
Independence Lake Beach closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels
If you're looking to beat the heat at the lake this weekend, you'll want to avoid Independence Lake Beach in Washtenaw County.
If you're looking to beat the heat at the lake this weekend, you'll want to avoid Independence Lake Beach in Washtenaw County.
Free swim lessons offered for kids, adults in Southeast Michigan - How to register
Free swimming classes for adults and children in Southeast Michigan still have spots open. Here's how to register:
Free swimming classes for adults and children in Southeast Michigan still have spots open. Here's how to register:
Dearborn pools free for residents this week
From now through Friday, Dearborn residents can swim for free at the city's pools.
From now through Friday, Dearborn residents can swim for free at the city's pools.
Clinton River kayak launch added at George George Park
There's a new way to enjoy the Clinton River from a popular park this summer. A universal kayak and canoe launch was recently added to Clinton Township's George George Park
There's a new way to enjoy the Clinton River from a popular park this summer. A universal kayak and canoe launch was recently added to Clinton Township's George George Park
Blake's hosting new Strawberry Festival this summer
Embrace the taste of summer at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill's newest festival. On June 22, Blake's is hosting Strawberry Festival at its Armada farm.
Embrace the taste of summer at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill's newest festival. On June 22, Blake's is hosting Strawberry Festival at its Armada farm.
Michigan Activity Pass: Use your library card to access free summer fun
The Michigan Activity Pass offers free admission and coupons for hundreds of places in Metro Detroit and beyond, including parks, museums, and theaters.
The Michigan Activity Pass offers free admission and coupons for hundreds of places in Metro Detroit and beyond, including parks, museums, and theaters.
Free concerts bring live entertainment to metroparks all summer long
Spend time outside enjoying live music at Huron-Clinton Metroparks this summer. Free concerts are being held at Lake St. Clair Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark.
Spend time outside enjoying live music at Huron-Clinton Metroparks this summer. Free concerts are being held at Lake St. Clair Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark.
Electric bikes in Michigan allowed on state park trails, other natural surface paths under new order
Two classes of electric bikes would be allowed on trails currently reserved for mountain bikes, though with special permissions.
Two classes of electric bikes would be allowed on trails currently reserved for mountain bikes, though with special permissions.
Several Southeast Michigan beaches closed headed into the weekend
Several beaches in Macomb and Oakland counties are closed headed into the weekend due to high bacteria levels.
Several beaches in Macomb and Oakland counties are closed headed into the weekend due to high bacteria levels.
Fish, go off-roading, and visit Michigan state parks for free this weekend
During Three Free weekend you can fish without a license, ride off-road trails without an ORV license or trail permit, and visit Michigan state parks without a recreation passport.
During Three Free weekend you can fish without a license, ride off-road trails without an ORV license or trail permit, and visit Michigan state parks without a recreation passport.
Camp at Detroit's Historic Fort Wayne this summer
Camp at Detroit's Historic Fort Wayne for one night only this summer. Huron-Clinton Metroparks partnered with Detroit Outdoors, Black to the Land, and the city's parks and recreation department for this unique camping experience.
Camp at Detroit's Historic Fort Wayne for one night only this summer. Huron-Clinton Metroparks partnered with Detroit Outdoors, Black to the Land, and the city's parks and recreation department for this unique camping experience.
Camping nights return to Southeast Michigan metroparks
Pitch a tent and spend a night or two in the great outdoors at a metropark this summer. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are again hosting family camping nights at the parks that usually aren't open for camping.
Pitch a tent and spend a night or two in the great outdoors at a metropark this summer. The Huron-Clinton Metroparks are again hosting family camping nights at the parks that usually aren't open for camping.
Michigan state parks, boat access sites closing for renovations and improvements
Numerous projects planned for Michigan state parks and boating access sites will close areas of the parks this spring and summer.
Numerous projects planned for Michigan state parks and boating access sites will close areas of the parks this spring and summer.