UPDATE: LANSING - Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has declared August as “Michigan Camping & Recreation Vehicle Month”.

“Michigan Camping & Recreation Vehicle Month is a combined effort from several facilities from Michigan, the goal is just to remind people about camping and gave the work out to benefit these families,” said Tracie Fisher, Director of ARVC-Michigan.

Both Michiganders and visitors take advantage of the state’s sun, freshwater, coastline, making it unique Michigan experience. Michigan is home to 98 states parks and recreation areas, as well as 133 state forest campgrounds.

“I think we can sum up in three words: woods and water. We have so much here in state of Michigan; there have many miles of beach available, many campgrounds are built on these lakes. There are just lots of chances for families, people are in creative vacation and affordable vacation across state of Michigan. By doing that, they are able to bond together, to get away from some televisions and computers, to get around and sat around the campfire. Many people enjoy that,” said Bill Sheffer, MARVACT Director.

This camping month supports the economic and contributes to Michigan’s overall tourism. All state lands are managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, while the national parks and lake-shores are managed by the National Park Service.


ORIGINAL STORY: LANSING - For generations, Michigan has welcomed campers and RVers to its natural woodlands, freshwater shorelines and beaches. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder has declared August as “Michigan Camping & Recreation Vehicle Month”. See more on 8/15 meridian magazine!