Michigan Department Of Natural Resources Announce Free ORV Weekends

This Summer the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announce two free ORV weekends.

According to a press release, The two Weekends allow Michigan and non residents to legally ride DNR designated trails without an ORV License or trail permit.

The first Free ORV Weekend will take place June 11-12 and will offer the best vacation value for outdoor . In addition to fees being waived for ORV trail licenses and permits, the year's second Free Fishing Weekend will take place, and the Recreation Passport will not be required at any state park or recreation area during that weekend.

The second Free ORV Weekend is set for Aug. 20-21.  A Recreation Passport will be required for entry to state parks and recreation areas this weekend.

Explore more than 3,800 miles of designated ORV trails.  Check out www.michigan.gov/orvtrails for details on designated trails.

For more information, contact Maia Turek at turekm@michigan.gov or 989-225-8573 or Rob Katona at katonar@michigan.gov or 906-228-6561.