https://www.wcmu.org/tags/state-park State Park en-US Copyright Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:36:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/michigan-dnr-approves-recreation-passport-grants-to-fund-local-recreation-projects The DNR is funding 15 local projects with grants from Recreation Passport fees. Recreation Passports are passes that give people access to parks across the state for a year. The projects will be focused on renovating facilities, playgrounds, trails, and boating areas. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:36:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-15/michigan-dnr-approves-recreation-passport-grants-to-fund-local-recreation-projects Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/increased-precipitation-foot-traffic-pose-trail-erosion-problems-at-lake-michigan-parks Park trails along Lake Michigan’s shoreline in Michigan and Wisconsin are eroding because of more frequent extreme precipitation events and increased foot traffic from visitors in undesignated recreation areas. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-20/increased-precipitation-foot-traffic-pose-trail-erosion-problems-at-lake-michigan-parks Lauren Coin, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-03/off-trail-orvs-destroy-michigan-ecosystems-and-the-dnr-cant-keep-up With almost 300,000 off-road vehicles hitting northern Michigan trails every year, Michigan’s state forests are reaching a breaking point. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-03/off-trail-orvs-destroy-michigan-ecosystems-and-the-dnr-cant-keep-up Austin Rowlader https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-31/michigan-state-parks-to-increase-camping-rates-beginning-august-1st Beginning August 1, 2025, many of Michigan’s 103 state parks will increase rates for camping and overnight lodging. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the reason for the increase is to keep pace with the cost of utilities, equipment, and staff. Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-07-31/michigan-state-parks-to-increase-camping-rates-beginning-august-1st Anna Busse https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-29/dnr-increases-limit-on-fuelwood-for-northern-counties-impacted-by-ice-storm The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding citizens that the state's fuelwood permit is available for purchase. The department is allowing residents to collect extra wood from parks that were affected by the ice storm in March. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:29:43 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-29/dnr-increases-limit-on-fuelwood-for-northern-counties-impacted-by-ice-storm Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-12/state-park-camping-fees-to-increase-this-august Campsite fees will raise from $4-10 to help keep up with upkeep costs. Cabin and lodge campers will see a 7.5% charge depending on occupancy during their stay, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:33:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-12/state-park-camping-fees-to-increase-this-august Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-13/tahquamenon-falls-riverboat-tours-no-more After searching for a buyer for over a year, the owners announced the permanent shutdown of Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours three years before centennial anniversary. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:12:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-13/tahquamenon-falls-riverboat-tours-no-more Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-05-12/shipwreck-requires-extensive-cleanup A shipwreck along the shores of Ludington State Park has left park workers and volunteers scrambling to get the shore as debris-free as possible before… Fri, 12 May 2017 10:13:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-05-12/shipwreck-requires-extensive-cleanup