The updates are funded by $273 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. More than 140 projects are done and 55 are actively underway or in progress.

The America Rescue Plan Act funded repairs and needed upgrades that had accumulated over decades. The DNR had a four-year deadline to use $273 million.

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Among Michigan's more than 100 state parks, only four can provide visitors an extra hour when they visit this summer. The parks in Dickinson, Gogebic, Iron and Menominee counties in the western U.P.

Michigan offers more than 100 state parks, with camping areas for visitors at many. Several types of camping fees at state parks are now higher, as new rates took effect Aug. 1, 2025. Families hoping ...

Michigan offers over 100 state parks, with camping areas for visitors at many. Several types of camping fees at state parks will soon rise, with new rates taking effect Aug. 1, 2025. If you're booking ...

State parks are opening for the 2026 camping season. Here's how to book a spot now.

LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — For the first time in three years, camping rates at some of Michigan's most popular sites are going up. The increase will be between $4 and ...

Apr 1, 2025 Apr 1, 2025 Updated Apr 11, 2025 NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WJRT) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed several parks and trails in the northern Lower Peninsula following the ...

All state parks and trails are free to access this weekend. All of Michigan’s state parks and trails will be free this Saturday and Sunday for the semi-annual “Three Free” Weekend. The state’s ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is nearing the finish line with renovating dozens of state parks and recreation areas with American Rescue Plan Act funds, which have to spent by the end ...