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The conversation around adding lifeguards to Lake Michigan beaches reemerged in light of recent drownings. However, the DNR is not considering the idea.

Pinckney Recreation Area will receive $4.4 million for six park improvements as part of the $250 million allocated to improve state parks.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton River Cut-Off boat launch will be closed until later this fall, according to a statement by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

The DNR announced the "shovel ready" projects in parks all around the state, including in Cheboygan, Iosco, Mackinac, Saginaw, Wayne and Bay counties.

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project has been monitoring the green, yellow and red flags used to indicate surf conditions at beaches along Lake Michigan — and says they are often clearly wrong.

The Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project has been monitoring the green, yellow and red flags used to indicate surf conditions at beaches along Lake Michigan — and says they are often clearly wrong.

From kayak launches to track chairs to hunting blinds, the disabled are gaining more access to Pure Michigan.

If you were still planning to go camping at a state park over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, you better get cracking. DNR Parks & Recreation chief, Ron

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Friends of Detroit Rowing are in the process of assessing a roof collapse that happened this spring at the Detroit Boat House.

LANSING, MI -- Brick repairs on a historic lighthouse, a new universally accessible fishing pier, and renovations at one of the nation’s oldest glass houses are among the improvements coming soon to state parks across Michigan.