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Travel and Recreation
"Michigan citizens spend millions of dollars every year on travel outside of our two peninsulas. With so much to see and do right here in our own backyard, we have thousands of reasons to spend those dollars here at home." - Governor Jennifer M. Granholm

• One Tank Trips
cars on a highwayWith 97 state parks and recreation areas throughout Michigan, you're never more than an hour away from some of best outdoor recreation opportunities in the state. You don't have to spend a fortune on gasoline to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether it's camping, biking, hiking, boating, canoeing or picnicking, follow the links to find out how to discover outdoor fun less than one tank away.

Pure Michigan also offers One Tank Trip ideas.


Events

• Walk Thru Time, Walker Tavern, Cambridge Junction, July 19-20, 2008

• Vintage Base Ball Game at Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island, July 19, 2008

• Eastern Woodland Indian Art Exhibit and Sale at Colonial Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City, July 19-20, 2008

• Wood Shaving Days, Hartwick Pines Logging Museum, Grayling, July 19-20, 2008

• Fort Wilkins, 1870: A Living History Experience, Copper Harbor, Open through Aug 21, 2008

• Civil War Era Artillery Encampment, Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor

• Abrams Genealogy Seminar—July 25-26

• Concord Antique Auto Show and Heritage Day


Online Services
 • Fishing Report
 • Search for Your Ideal Park
 • Michigan Recreation Boating Information System (MRBIS)
 • Camping & Harbor Reservations
 • Hunting & Fishing Licenses
 • Boat/Watercraft Renewal

Newswire

• Emergency culvert repair to close M-156 in Lenawee County

• I-69 median work begins Monday, July 21 in Genesee County

• Transportation economic development grants to benefit employment in Chippewa and St. Clair counties

• Emergency lane closure along southbound US-23 just south of I-96 in Livingston County

• MDOT to begin work on M-37 in Middleville on July 28



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