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Houghton Lake dredging set for next week March 12, 2021, by Eldin Ganic
In an effort to complete critical work ahead of the spring boating season, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will have dredging work done, starting March 15, at the West Houghton Lake and South Houghton Lake boating access sites in Roscommon County.
The west site (located in Lake Township) and the south site (located in Denton Township) will have their lagoons dredged to allow for the safe passage of boat traffic into and out of Houghton Lake.
“Because the dredging will create unsafe/unstable ice conditions around the boating access sites, the public is warned to stay away from the sites until work is completed. DNR project managers expect the dredging to be finished in about two weeks,” according to their official statement.
Cold-weather splendor: Where to winter camp at Michigan state parks
Updated Jan 07, 2021;
Posted Jan 07, 2021
Visitors take in the beauty of Upper Tahquamenon Falls at Tahquamenon Fall State Park on a bluebird winter day. The park is one of more than a dozen state parks that allow camping year round. Photo by Emily Rose BennettEmily Rose Bennett
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“Winter” and “camping” might seem at odds to many people, but for some adventurous souls, there’s no better way to fully experience the particular beauty, solace and solitude Mother Nature has to offer during this time of year.
In fact, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources calls winter the “unsung hero of seasons,” and encourages people to try out winter camping at any one of a dozen state parks and recreation areas that keep campsites and some facilities open year-round.
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The Michigan History Center is looking for stories on local history from the public for a trail that will go through Grayling.
It will connect North Higgins Lake State Park with Hartwick Pines State Park.
Daniel Spegel with the Department of Natural Resources and Michigan History Center says this program began in 2013 when the state was looking for ways to expand recreation.
“[They got] a number of recommendations. One which included the integration of heritage with outdoor recreation, with trails in particular.” he said.
“What they can do is raise awareness of places of history to both local residents and visitors.”
Department of Natural Resources
The Michigan History Center is looking for stories on local history from the public for a trail that will go through Grayling.
It will connect North Higgins Lake State Park with Hartwick Pines State Park.
Daniel Spegel with the Department of Natural Resources and Michigan History Center says this program began in 2013 when the state was looking for ways to expand recreation.