View in Browser Fish, ride, visit state parks all for free! In an outdoor recreation trifecta that only comes around once a year, Michigan is waiving fishing licenses, ORV trail permits and Recreation Passport requirements for one weekend in June. Residents and visitors can grab a fishing pole, ride the off-road trails and visit ANY STATE PARK or boating access site all free of charge. FIND OUT WHEN Where to find 6 magnificent Michigan sand dunes for your next vacation Michigan’s sand dunes come in many forms, from soft, sloping shoulders of sand to white-gold expanses so vast they can be seen from space. They can shelter rare and endangered wildlife, anchor peaceful beach days, provide the backdrop for beautiful hikes, and in some instances offer a landscape for unbeatable off-roading adventures. Where should you go to experience these beautiful, iconic, ever-shifting shoreline monuments? Read on to find out. MICHIGAN DUNE GUIDE Do you love hawks? As of spring 2021, Michigan has five official hawk watch sites, ranging from the Detroit River all the way to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Each of these sites offers a slightly different experience for the visitor: Some are great for photography, others offer excellent education opportunities. Collectively, when combined with similar sites across the nation, they paint an important picture about the status of these beautiful birds. SEE THE HAWKS This Michigan’s Best Inland Lake winner offers access to multiple waterways and a tiki bar The beauty of the forests and islands? Is this real life? Lined with beautiful houses, and with a state public access ramp that is open to all, Lake Ponemah in Fenton is a popular spot to drop a boat in to fish, or cruise around and enjoy the views. It was named the top pick for the Flint area on the search for Michigan’s Best Inland Lake. CHECK OUT THIS LAKE UP NORTH MACKINAC ISLAND MICHIGAN'S BEST LIFE & CULTURE EVEN MORE LOVABLE MICHIGAN For those who love Michigan, positive stories about our state's most beautiful, breathtaking and delicious MORE AWAITS HERE MLIVE MEDIA GROUP 169 Monroe Ave NW #100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE |