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Michigan State Parks, Trails and Waterways

@MiStateParks

You’re never more than an hour from a @MichiganDNR state park! Don't miss the state forest campgrounds, trails and harbors, too! #MiStateParks

 Lansing, MI
Michigan.gov/StateParks
Joined August 2017
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It's #InternationalDarkSkyWeek! How will you celebrate the stars this week? Learn more at idsw.darksky.org. Find Michigan's dark sky areas at Michigan.gov/DarkSky.
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Have you ever seen a Saw-whet owl? These cute little owls are often overlooked. They sit in conifer groves in winter and tend to be very good masters of disguise as they blend into the trees they sit in. #WinterBirdWednesday 📸: Nicole Seitz - Mi State Parks Photo Ambassador
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No time like the present to get a jump start on that vacation planning! Where are you going this year? #PlanForVacationDay 📸: @burgerplex - Michigan State Park Photo Ambassador
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Would you like to learn how to become a steward of Michigan's natural resources? Join us and Michigan United Conservation Clubs this Sat. Jan. 27 from 10am-1pm at Fort Custer Rec Area in Kalamazoo Co. Registration and details can be found at brnw.ch/21wGoxi.
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"Celebrate what you want to see more of." ~Tom Peters What do you want to see more of in #2024? #HappyNewYear 📸: Kevin Roberts
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Sending you our warmest wishes this holiday season! May your celebrations be filled with love, laughter, happiness, and the special magic this time of year brings. See you outside! 📷: Sheen Watkins - Michigan State Parks Photo Ambassador
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Happy first day of winter! What are you looking forward to this season? A lantern lit hike? Check out this blog post to find events around Michigan: discoveringanew.com/blog-4/w….
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Love snowmobiling? Here's your chance to shape riding routes! The Michigan Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup has an open position. Learn more at brnw.ch/21wFdw7. Applications will be accepted through January 8. Apply at brnw.ch/21wFdw8.
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