The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is changing the hours of operation at three sites to accommodate citizens’ use of the areas outside of the usual operating hours.
Many DNR launch ramps and parking areas are closed from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., but increased interest in after-dark recreation – fishing and rock collecting – has caused the DNR to allow additional usage at the sites.
Michigan DNR expands hours of operation at some sites to allow for nighttime use
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