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Rifle River State Recreation Area Hosting Winter Fun Day on Feb. 13

Contact:  Steven Krantz 989-473-2258
Agency: Natural Resources


Jan. 27, 2010

Rifle River Recreation Area will host its fifth annual "GO-Get Outdoors" Winter Fun Day on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Grousehaven Lake boat launch site, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Activities will include hayrides from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; cross-country skiing on a groomed, track set trail; ice fishing; snowshoeing; sledding on a groomed hill; as well as cozying up to a warming fire, grilling your own hotdog lunch and enjoying a cup of steaming hot chocolate.

The event is free and is a great family outdoor activity. Come dressed for fun, wear warm clothes, and bring your outdoor equipment.

Rifle River Recreation Area is a secluded wilderness within the AuSable State Forest. The recreation area is located at 2550 E. Rose City Rd. near Lupton, 4.5 miles east of Rose City. Rifle River also offers winter lodging opportunities, so make a reservation for the night, or stay the entire weekend. Reservations can be made on-line at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling the central reservation system at 800-447-2757. For more information about this event, the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park supervisor at 989-473-2258 (TTY/TDD711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired), or visit www.michigan.gov/rifleriver.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment would also like to remind everyone that Feb. 13-14 is Michigan's Winter Free Fishing Weekend, so fishing licenses are not required, but all fishing regulations will apply.

Also, all motor vehicles entering a state park or recreation area must display a 2010 Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A non-resident annual is $29 and a non-resident daily is $8.

"GO-Get Outdoors" is a series of continuous, special events designed to encourage all people, especially families, to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities that are available in this Great State. For a list of events taking place at Michigan state parks, recreation areas and boating sites, visit the Get Outdoor Calendar at www.michigan.gov/dnrgogetoutdoors.

The DNRE is committed to conserve, manage, protect, and promote accessible use and enjoyment of the state's environmental, natural resource, and related economic interests for current and future generations.
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