Lansing, MI - What’s in a name? For the winner of a Department of Natural Resources contest starting Sept. 22, 2014, it’s the chance to be a part of history by suggesting the official name for a landmark bicycling/hiking trail stretching from Belle Isle Park in Detroit to Ironwood in the western Upper Peninsula.

Lansing, MI - This time of year, as snakes are out and about in the great outdoors, the Department of Natural Resources gets many questions about Michigan's snakes.

Lansing, MI - As the weather warms up and thoughts turn to summer recreation in Michigan, boating comes to the minds of many Michigan residents and visitors. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources' conservation officers remind Michigan residents to practice safety when boating.

Lansing, MI - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to get ready for the opening of three fishing seasons Saturday, April 26.

Detroit, MI - Secretary of State Ruth Johnson, in Detroit today visiting two Secretary of State branch offices, took the opportunity to kayak in the Detroit River around Belle Isle Park to highlight online services at ExpressSOS.com and the state’s Recreation Passport.

Lansing, MI - The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds everyone that after the heavy ice and snow cover melts on Michigan's lakes this winter, it may be common to discover dead fish or other aquatic creatures.