Rifle River Recreation Area will host its fourth annual "GO-Get Outdoors" Winter Fun Day on Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Grousehaven Lake boat launch site. The event begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.

Activities will include hayrides at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., cross- country skiing on a groomed trail with track set, ice fishing, snowshoeing, sledding on a groomed sledding hill, cozying up to a warming fire, grilling your own hot dog lunch and enjoying a cup of steaming hot chocolate. The event is free and is a great family outdoor activity. Come dressed for the fun, wear warm clothes, and bring your outdoor equipment.

The Department of Natural Resources would like to remind everyone that Feb. 14 and 15 is Michigan's Winter Free Fishing Weekend and fishing licenses are not required.

For more information about this event, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park supervisor of at (989) 473-2258 (or TTY/TDD 711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired) at least seven days prior to the weekend, or view information about accessibility details at www.michigan.gov/rifleriver.

Camping reservations for this event may be made online at www.midnrreservations.com or by calling 800-447-2757 (800-44-PARKS).

All motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 and a nonresident daily is $8.