Michigan Department of Natural Resources state park and recreation officials today announced Young State Park is hosting a guided snowshoe hike, Saturday, Feb. 21, from noon to 1 p.m.

The guided hike will be led by Maureen Jacobs-Stine, interpreter at the DNR's Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center in Oden.

Participants are encouraged to arrive early if they wish to use a pair of complimentary snowshoes that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about this event, the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park supervisor at (231) 582-9151 (or TTY/TDD 711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit www.michigan.gov/young. Young State Park is located at 02280 Boyne City Road in Boyne City.

Reservations for the camping season at Young State Park are being accepted through the end of August, to include Memorial Day and 4th of July weekends. Camping reservations can be made online at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling 800-44-PARKS (800-447-2757).

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.

The Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center is located at 3377 US-31 in Oden, approximately five miles east of Petoskey. For more information, please call (231) 348-0998.