The Department of Natural Resources are presenting an opportunity to "GO-Get Outdoors" at Tippy Dam Recreation Area on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14, for a fishing tackle swap meet, in conjunction with the DNR's Free Fishing Weekend. Free Fishing Weekend is June 13-14 in Michigan, when a fishing license is not required. All other fishing regulations do apply.

Beginning at 10 a.m., visitors are invited to purchase, sell and swap old or new fishing tackle, or just listen to the fishing stories about the one that got away. This is an opportunity to view old lures, rods, reels, decoys, patches, books, artwork, spears and anything else fishing-related. The swap meet ends at 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Tippy Dam Recreation Area is located at 1500 Dillings Rd. in Brethren. Persons wishing to reserve an exhibit space should contact DNR Lead Ranger Keith Lounsberry at (231) 848-4880. For more information about this event, the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park at (231) 848-4880 (TTY/TDD 711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired).

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

Join the DNR in celebrating the 90th anniversary of Michigan State Parks (1919-2009) this year. Events are being posted at www.michigan.gov/dnrgogetoutdoors.