Cooler weather aids Duck Lake Fire suppression efforts
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today reported that cooler temperatures Wednesday evening allowed the fire crews to make sign...
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Certain campfires are not prohibited in Michigan DNR burning ban
On Friday, May 25, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder ordered a ban on outdoor burning in 49 Michigan counties because of the extremely high wildfi...
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South Haven (MI) Family Campground to double in size in 2012
A major expansion is under way at South Haven Family Campground , meaning more family fun for West Michigan campers and outdoor recreation...
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Upper Peninsula Duck Lake Fire update: Tahquamenon Falls State Park reopens; landowners contacted
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today offered this update on the Duck Lake Fire in the Upper Peninsula’s Luce County. Tahquam...
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RV Product: Blacktop 360 Party Hub
Author's note: I came across the Blacktop 360 grill and, if you're in the market for a new grill for your RV, this might be wort...
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Seek the “Grand” Outdoor Experience this summer in the Waterloo Region of Ontario
Waterloo, Ontario (in red) WATERLOO REGION, Ont. – If you’re beginning to plan that perfect summer getaway for the whole family, the Wa...
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BOOK: 'Backyard Excursions; Great Lakes Edition' offers some great getaway advice and ideas
The 2012-13 edition of the popular Backyard Excursions Travel Ideas Regional Travel Guide is now available. It is an indispensable refere...
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Ohio Tourism industry continues growth in 2011
Lorain, Ohio lighthouse Tourism in Ohio reaches $40 billion in total sales, tops pre-recession level COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ohio Office o...
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'Wetland Warriors' help repair flooded Illinois boardwalk
Courtesy of the Illinois DNR “Wetland Warriors” students from Creal Springs celebrate project they helped make possible Section 8 Woods ...
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Fishing fever hits Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Author's note: The Michigan DNR is now writing a monthly feature column for the Houghton Daily Mining Gazette. They — and I — believe ...
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Pennsylvania State Parks program caters to first-time campers
Are you interested in camping, but have never tried sleeping out under the stars before? Or has it been several years (decades?) since...
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VIDEO: Kodiak Travel Traveler on a Bosch Test Track
When you're in the market for an RV, among the considerations are its design and functionality — basically, will you enjoy it? ...
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VIDEO: Leveling, Securing & Stabilizing your RV by Mark Polk
Another video from my favorite RV expert, Mark Polk of RV Education 101 . In this RV how-to video Mark demonstrates how ...
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VIDEO: Discover Ohio's latest TV commerical
Just a quick 60-second commercial highlighting Ohio's popular tourist destinations.
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BOOK: The Complete Guide To The National Park Lodges
I now have another book on my reading wish list: The Complete Guide To The National Park Lodges (GPP Travel, Seventh Edition, 2012). Ac...
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Enjoy Michigan’s ‘Summer Free Fishing Weekend’ June 9-10
The annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend will be Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has ann...
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Great Wolf Lodge invests in Family Fun in 2012
New attractions and experiences added coast to coast Great Wolf Resorts, Inc., North America’s largest family of indoor water park resor...
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Mackinac Island's Mission Point Resort open for the season
Historic Mackinac Island resort offers a variety of travel packages When it comes to spring and summer, few places are as beautiful as n...
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Take a canoe trip this Sunday with author Doc Fletcher
Doc Fletcher, author of a handful of canoeing/kayaking books on Michigan and Wisconsin rivers, will be speaking at my local library this...
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Illinois DNR Newsbits for May 2012
Camping Reservations: Make your Illinois campsite and shelter reservations for many IDNR sites online through the Reserve America websit...
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Benzie County Kicks off Spring / Summer with 'Passport to Fun' Vacation Getaway running through Oct. 31
Lake Michigan beach at Frankfort (Travel Michigan photo) The vacation getaway package includes over $175 of free fun activities, food an...
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Illinois residents urged to help combat invasive species
Asian Carp May is Invasive Species Awareness Month in Illinois Invasive plant and animal species are threatening Illinois’ agricultura...
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