When camping in Michigan's summer heat, sometimes you need to cool off. While campgrounds in the state have plenty of lakes to plunge into, a water park or splash pad can be a fun amenity to have ...

Park staff gifted them a Michigan camping-themed basket, including a $150 state park and harbor gift card. How many state parks are in Michigan?Start the day smarter. Get all the news you ...

Michigan's camping season is here and, with it, comes the annual competition to get into the most popular state park and recreation area campgrounds in the state. In some cases, campers' options are ...

We’re taking you on a journey through the wonders of Michigan’s best camping sites in the Upper Peninsula, where camping isn’t just an activity; it’s a way of life. We’ll show you the best spots to ...

Northern Michigan's top 10 campgrounds, as determined by 2016 Red Hot Best voters. Photo by Anjanette Merriweather More than 10,000 voters from across the state weighed in on 101 things they love ...

Popular year-round, the collection is especially handy during the fall color season and late-year hikes. In October, ...

Michigan is home to over 100 state parks. It will be difficult, but some state parks still have space available for Memorial Day weekend Many of the most popular state parks are at or nearly at ...

For many older adults, the lure of a crackling fire, the rustle of leaves in the breeze, and the joy of a peaceful lakeside morning never fade. However, what today’s senior campers are looking for has ...

Some state parks are closing their campgrounds before the end of the 2025 season. The parks offer camping in Michigan's outdoors with some amenities. This year's closures are due to planned ...

If you plan on heading to the state parks or forests up North for this Fourth of July holiday weekend, be mindful of lingering hazards and damage from the March ice storm. All the state parks and ...