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Fireworks-Free Fourth of July offers veterans, others quieter camping options in several Michigan State Parks

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan
Veterans Affairs have partnered for the third year in a row to offer
Fireworks-Free Fourth of July in several state parks and recreation
areas. Leelanau State Park, in the northwest Lower Peninsula,
is one of 11 state parks accepting reservations. (DNR photos/info)
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) again have collaborated to offer Fireworks-Free Fourth of July alternative camping options for veterans and other visitors seeking a quieter holiday this season. Several Michigan state parks and recreation areas will participate July 1-4.

For the third year in a row, the DNR and the MVAA have worked together to offer alternative camping options for those veterans and other visitors, including pet owners, looking for a calmer Fourth of July. These participating campgrounds are located farther away from traditional community firework displays.

“We are pleased to help honor our veterans by offering alternative camping options for veterans, or anyone, who wants a quieter experience in Michigan's great outdoors,” said DNR Parks and Recreation Division Chief Ron Olson. "It's early enough that campsite reservations are still available in all of these parks."

Fireworks-Free Fourth of July offers alternative camping options
July 1-4 for veterans and other visitors seeking a quieter holiday
this season. Eleven Michigan state parks and recreation areas are
participating this season, including Wells State Park in the
Upper Peninsula.
Camping reservations can be made up to six months in advance, which means that the window to reserve these campsites is already here. To check camping availability and make a reservation, visit www.midnrreservations.com or call 1-800-44PARKS (1-800-447-2757).

“We are proud to partner with the DNR to offer those veterans seeking quieter Fourth of July alternative options,” MVAA Director James Robert Redford said. "Post-traumatic stress injury, also known as post-traumatic stress disorder, can occur after a person has been through a traumatic event. For some, fireworks and other loud, unexpected noises can trigger intense feelings of stress, fear or anger, and Fireworks-Free Fourth provides an alternative when celebrating our nation’s freedom.”

The following parks will host *Fireworks-Free Fourth of July, July 1-4:



*Fireworks-Free Fourth of July parks are located far from community displays; however, the DNR cannot guarantee that fireworks will not be set off near the state parks. Aerial fireworks such as Roman candles and bottle rockets are not allowed in Michigan state parks at any time, but small, low-impact fireworks such as fountain fireworks, sparklers and ground spinners are allowed.

To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/FireworksFreeFourth. Learn more about services for Michigan veterans at MichiganVeterans.com or call 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838).

Join the conversation online and spread the word about Fireworks-Free* Fourth of July with the hashtag #FwF4th. For more information, contact Stephanie Yancer (DNR) at 989-274-6182 or Jason Wilkinson (MVAA) at 517-284-5228.


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