Recreation

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources just bought an 8,844 acre area of land in Pigeon River Country State Forest. The public will be able to use the land for hunting, fishing, kayaking, and other recreation.

No ski lift — but instead, hiking, biking and cross country ski trails, and views of the whole peninsula and Lake Michigan.

Most people think of California for surfing. But surfers can be found from Wisconsin to Texas on lakes, rivers and even man-made water parks.

Volunteers from the North Country Trail Association were hard at work on National Trails Day, rerouting a trail that had been destroyed by a logging operation and the March ice storms.

The National Weather Service in Gaylord recently recorded nearly 186 inches of snow, breaking its previous seasonal snowfall record.

Tree climbers from around the world are gathering just south of Cadillac to network and, well, climb trees.

The Huron-Manistee National Forests have proposed fee changes for various recreation sites as part of a national effort to bring in more money for maintenance. The Forest Service is seeking public comments on the proposed changes until September 1, 2024.

The Traverse Area Model Pilots Society has been gathering in a field near Traverse City for 48 years. But as development expands, their field could be sold.

Skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and snowshoeing are all common winter recreation activities. But birding – or birdwatching – is also a popular winter pastime in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board is asking for $23 million from the state legislature to fund recreation projects this year.