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Michigan’s state parks are free this weekend

Tahquamenon Falls
Sophia Saliby
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WKAR-MSU
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 Department of Natural Resources is waiving the Recreation Passport fee to get into the parks. It’s also waiving the need for a fishing license or an off-road vehicle permit.

DNR Chief of Parks and Recreation Ron Olson says the event is designed to encourage people to explore Michigan’s state parks and try outdoor activities.

“It gives you the opportunity to visit all these assets to give it a try or go check something out that maybe you haven’t done before and hopefully you’ll want to come back and get your passport and continue on,” he said.

Olson says the state parks and trails are free to everyone on June 7 and 8, not just Michigan residents.

This story is brought to you as part of a partnership between WKAR and Michigan State University's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism.

Produced with assistance from the Public Media Journalists Association Editor Corps funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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