An effort is underway to reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan rivers following an 89-year hiatus. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Little River Band of Ottowa Indians are leading the effort to reintroduce self-sustaining populations of the fish to state rivers.

The increased revenue will go right back into the parks to better the visitor experience, the state Department of Natural Resources says.

MICHIGAN, USA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) shared that they be will raising camping and overnight lodging fees starting Aug. 1, 2025. This price hike marks the first increase in three years to support state park operations.

The DNR is seeking 1,300 seasonal employees to work from April to October. Spread across Michigan’s 103 state parks and recreation sites, employees will help welcome visitors, register campers and contribute to the upkeep of facilities via cleaning, mowing, etc.

Michigan State park campsite rates will increase between $4 and $10 a night depending on the location and amenities.

The Michigan Sportsmen Against Hunger program connects hunters, game processors and food banks across the state to feed those in need.

The state-designated trails are open from Dec. 1 through March 31 at sites such as Outdoor Adventure Center along Detroit's riverfront, Lake Hudson Recreation Area and Waterloo Recreation Area. Although the trail permits are not required during Free Snowmobile Weekend, all other snowmobile regulations such as age restrictions still apply.

Michigan's elk hunters encountered high temperatures in the first hunting period of the year, which hurt harvest rates.

Michigan state parks need to fill hundreds of summer jobs across the state, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

EMMET COUNTY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A Novi man has died as the result of a snowmobile accident Tuesday evening in Carp Lake Township, the Emmet County Sheriff's Office reported.

Former Congressman Dan Kildee was appointed chairman of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission days after leaving office.

The increased revenue will go right back into the parks to better the visitor experience, the state Department of Natural Resources says.