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Michigan State Parks Hosting 'Go-Get Outdoors' Disc Golf Tournament Series

Contact:  Jill Yehl 517-241-6655
Agency: Natural Resources


July 20, 2009

Disc golf enthusiasts are invited to compete in a series of five tournaments -- a total of 90 holes -- that will celebrate the 90th anniversary of Michigan state parks this summer. The first tournament begins on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Newaygo State Park, with more events scheduled through the end of October.

Participants can play in one or all five of the tournaments. Points will be awarded accordingly. Prizes will be awarded at each of the five tournaments, with a grand prize presented at Sleepy Hollow State Park.

There is a $5 entry fee per tournament, which will support the awards for the top three finishers of each tournament.

Tournament dates, locations and contact information:

Saturday, Aug. 2 - Newaygo State Park; contact Leonard Johnson at leonard7455@charter.net

Saturday, Aug. 29 - Waterloo Recreation Area; contact Terry Calhoun at splendid@umich.edu

Saturday, Sept. 26 - Fort Custer Recreation Area; contact Chad Curtis at getawaysports@yahoo.com

Saturday, Oct. 3 - Holly Recreation Area; contact Mark Stephens at boomgolf@yahoo.com

Sunday, Oct. 25 - Sleepy Hollow State Park; contact Jay Matthes at jabirddiscs@starband.net

For more information about these state parks, their location or accessibility, visit the DNR Web site at www.michigan.gov/dnr, under "Recreation, Camping & Boating." For information about events being held at Michigan state parks and recreation areas, visit the GO-Get Outdoors calendar at www.michigan.gov/dnrgogetourdoors.

Camping reservations can be made online at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling the DNR central reservation system at 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.

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.

The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources
for current and future generations.

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