Michigan State Parks, Trails and Waterways

With 103 state parks, Michigan truly has something for everyone:   ✅ Sandy dunes ✅ Scenic coastlines ✅ Peaceful forests ✅ Vibrant sunsets ✅ Gorgeous waterfalls  Tomorrow kicks off Parks & Recreation month, a perfect time to explore the great outdoors  🏕️

No car required: Biking Detroit is one of the best ways to discover the city’s spirit.

@kkelizabeth Just sent you a message.

#moonlight, #fallcolors, and #milkyway! #Michigan sure put on a show for us last week! @UPTravel @PureMichigan @MiStateParks @pattrn #Astrophotography

Electric vehicle charging stations are now in 22 Michigan parks, from Belle Isle to Burt Lake! These stations encourage EV travel, helping to create a cleaner environment across the state. 🌿⚡ tinyurl.com/mryp9zay #MiEnvironment #NDEW2024 #ClimateWeekNYC #MIHealthyClimate

Making the most of Michigan's beaches before summer washes away? 🌊 Let's keep our waters clean: 🐾 Pick up after your dog 🦆 Don’t feed wildlife, especially on the beach ♻️ Dispose of waste properly and recycle what you can #WaterQualityMonth

Good Sunday morning. ⁦@PetoskeyArea⁩ ⁦@MiStateParks⁩ #puremichigan #sunrise.

Thanks to new technology – a beach-cleaning robot known as “BeBot,” we’ll be seeing less trash at our beloved inland lake beaches and #GreatLakes shorelines! tinyurl.com/4k4rhruw #LakesAppreciationMont #MiEnvironment

On this #WorldEmojiDay we're still haunted by the fact that a mitten emoji doesn't exist. 🫱 ✋ Just doesn't hit the same. 🥲

Nearly 50% of endangered or threatened fish, wildlife and plants are at risk due to #InvasiveSpecies. Good news - you can keep our natural spaces healthy with easy steps like cleaning your gear before leaving or arriving at a park or water. tinyurl.com/58pwk6cf #PlayCleanGo

The #GreatLakes hold 20%+ of the world's fresh surface water! In honor of #WorldEnvironmentDay and #MiGreatLakesWeek, help protect our waters: 🚣#CleanDrainDry gear 💩Pick up after your pet 🌊Volunteer @MiCorpsMI or a beach cleanup 💊Safely dispose meds michigan.gov/GreatLakesWeek

@hikewithspike Yay! Thanks for visiting!

I’ve been doing a lot of traveling lately & mom has been tired, so haven’t been updating here much. But I did want to let everyone know that I checked another @MiStateParks off my list. Visited Harrisville State Park on 5/10:

Time spent on or near water is linked to improved health & wellness. ☮️🌊 Dive into this connection in the #MIGreatLakesWeek virtual panel June 6 and hear how Michigan is working to expand access to these resources for people of all abilities. tinyurl.com/2s36p4ra #GreatLakes

The program that keeps boat shrink-wrap out of landfills by recycling it is growing! tinyurl.com/bdduj5yb #MiEnvironment #MiRecycles

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom on Belle Isle. Also have to say, props to the @MichiganDNR + @MiStateParks for the improved state of this gem and its upkeep. #PureMichigan

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.

@JenniferSensiba .@AmazingChevVolt have you charged at #LeelanauStatePark yet? More awesome @MiStateParks coming on line as we speak.

We love Ludington, and we think it’s time they get their flowers. Ludington is in the running for best historic small town by USA Today @10Best, show some Michigan love and vote today! puremi.ch/3Po0FuK @Pure_Ludington Photo courtesy of Todd and Brad Reed Photography

This is Detroit. 🦅 @freep @PureMichigan @keithmatheny @CityofDetroit @GovWhitmer @MiStateParks @audubonsociety