Michigan is full of outdoor recreation, but this stunning lake that is tucked into the Porcupine Mountains is a hidden gem ...

This park's lake has a 'no-wake' policy, so boating and fishing are perfectly serene. At night, the skies are clear enough to ...

Looking for a unique location to launch or expand your small business? Michigan state parks need concessionaires.

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Newport State Park is Wisconsin’s only formally designated wilderness park and International Dark Sky Park. The park’s remote location on the tip of Door County means fewer crowds and more chances to ...

Maybury State Park offers 1,000 acres of rolling hills and peaceful forests that make you forget you’re near a major metropolitan area. It’s like someone transplanted a chunk of northern Michigan ...

Michigan's Indigenous communities harvest wild rice, or manoomin, every year as part of their cultural heritage and ...

Michigan state campsites can be booked six months in advance. That means you can get a jump start on summer vacations this ...

Discover why Michigan ranks No. 4 for camping in 2025, with lakeside campsites, vast state parks, RV options and affordable ...

According to the state's website, MDOT maintains 61 highway rest areas, 82 roadside parks, 267 carpool lots, 23 scenic ...