Some events include:
Educational Memorial Day Weekend at the “Porkies” (Ontonagon County)
Head to the Upper Peninsula where the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (“Porkies”) Visitor Center will offer special guest presentations, Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29, by Joe Rogers of Wildlife Recovery Associates. A wildlife rehabilitator by trade, Rogers has presented his Birds of Prey program to countless park visitors and students across the state. Rogers will feature several live birds during his presentation, such as kestrels, merlins and various hawks and owls. He will also provide an update on Michigan’s peregrine falcon research. The “Porkies” is located at 33303 Headquarters Rd., three miles west of Silver City on M-107. For more information about this program or the park, contact DNR Park Interpreter Bob Wild at 906-885-5206 or visit www.michigan.gov/porkies.
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Memorial Day Program (Keweenaw County)
Come and observe the Fort Wilkins Memorial Day ceremony on the Old Fort Wilkins parade grounds on Monday, May 30. Special programs by the Copper Harbor School’s student body, as well as patriotic musical tributes kick off at 10 a.m. Fort Wilkins is located one mile east of Copper Harbor on US-41. For more information about this event or the park, contact the park at 906-289-4215.
Proud Lake State Recreation Area’s Red, White and Blue Weekend (Oakland County)
Proud Lake State Recreation Area is sponsoring a Red, White and Blue Weekend, May 27-29, in observance of Memorial Day. The weekend events include campsite decorating, yard games and a bike parade for kids. Proud Lake is located at 3500 Wixom Rd. in Commerce Township, seven miles north from Exit 159 off I-96. For details, contact the park at 248-685-2433 or visit www.michigan.gov/proudlake.
Wilderness State Park’s Welcome to Summer Carnival (Emmet County)
Wilderness State Park is offering campers a Welcome to Summer Carnival, May 27-29. Celebrate the start of the summer season with carnival games, a dunk tank, prizes and more. Wilderness State Park is located at 903 Wilderness Park Dr. in Carp Lake, 11 miles west of Mackinaw City. For details, contact the park at 231-436-5381 or visit www.michigan.gov/wilderness.
Pinckney Recreation Area (Washtenaw County) has several events planned for Memorial Day campers. The Bruin Lake Campground is sponsoring a Sidewalk Chalk Art Fair on Saturday, May 28, at the host tent. The campground also has scheduled a Bean Bag Contest for Sunday, May 29. Pinckney Recreation Area is located at 8555 Silver Hill Rd. in Pinckney. Signage off US-23 will direct you to the park entrance. For details, contact the park at 734-426-4913 or visit www.michigan.gov/pinckney.
“GO-Get Outdoors” is a series of continuous, special events designed to encourage all people, and especially families, to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities that are available in this great state. For a list of events taking place at Michigan state parks, recreation areas and boating facilities, visit the Get Outdoor Calendar at www.michigan.gov/dnrgogetoutdoors.
Camping reservations can be made online at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling the central reservation system at 800-447-2757.
A Recreation Passport is required for vehicles entering a state park. The Recreation Passport has replaced motor vehicle permits for entry into Michigan state parks, recreation areas and state-administered boating access fee sites. This new way to fund Michigan's outdoor recreation opportunities also helps to preserve state forest campgrounds, trails, and historic and cultural sites in state parks, and provides park development grants to local communities. Michigan residents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($10 for motor vehicles; $5 for motorcycles) by checking "Yes" on their license plate renewal forms, or at any state park or recreation area. To learn more about the Recreation Passport, visit www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport, or call 517-241-7275.
Non-resident motor vehicles must still display a valid Non-Resident Recreation Passport ($29 annual; $8 daily) to enter a Michigan state park, recreation area or state-administered boating access fee site, which can be purchased at any state park or recreation area, or through the Michigan e-Store at www.michigan.gov/estore.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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