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Holiday travel plans include crossing the Mackinac Bridge? Remember that the Mackinac Bridge Authority will close the bridge Monday, Sept. 4, from 6:30 a.m. to noon for the annual Mackinac Bridge Walk.
If you're looking for ways to fill your time, participating in the Mackinac Bridge Walk is free (and no registration is needed). There's also lots to do on both sides of the bridge, such as visiting Mackinaw City or Ocqueoc Falls in the Lower Peninsula or exploring St. Ignace or Fayette Historic State Park in the Upper Peninsula - just to name a few.
For more state parks, campgrounds and outdoor recreation opportunities, contact Ami Van Antwerp at 517-927-5059.
ORV riders, let's keep it safe all season long
a black, topped off-road vehicle leaves ruts in the dirt as it climbs up a sloped trail surrounded by mature trees
A friendly reminder to off-road vehicle operators not just this holiday weekend but into the colder season, too: Ride Right to ensure you ride home safely to family and friends.
"Conservation officers see an increase in riders during holidays and on the weekends. Riders should keep that extra traffic in mind, especially when going around bends or over hills," said the DNR's Cpl. Mike Hearn. "ORV accidents are usually avoidable, but happen when people get caught up in the moment, keep increasing their speed, aren't familiar with the terrain or their machine's capabilities, or take a turn, hill or jump too fast without knowing what's on the other side."
Speed and rider inexperience are the primary contributing factors for ORV accidents, serious injuries and death. Make sure to Ride Right and keep these tips in mind:
∫ If you are the leader of the group, ride to the newest operator's abilities.
∫ Understand and operate within the limits of your ORV and your own capabilities and experience.
∫ Ride on the right side of the trail.
∫ Keep lights on when riding.
∫ Always wear a helmet.
∫ Ride sober.
Get more ORV safety and trail etiquette information at Michigan.gov/RideRight. Find places to ride, rules and regulations, ORV events and more at Michigan.gov/ORVinfo.