Do you know the definition of stewardship? There are many things you can do to improve the environment in which you live. It can be as simple as kicking the dirt off of your footwear after hiking in the woods so you do not transfer seeds or spores.

You asked for it and we listened. If you've called (800) 44-PARKS since Sept. 5 to book a campsite reservation at your favorite Michigan State Park, your call was taken by our new reservation service center in Iron River, Michigan.

Since receiving a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation last summer, the DNR has been working toward future projects that will provide greater universal accessibility for outdoor recreation.

1. Lake Hudson Recreation Dark Sky Preserve
2. What's New in the Land of Parks and Harbors