MDNR News
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will mark the opening of the new Crystal Lake boating access site in Frankfort (Benzie County) with a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at the site, 5572 Mollineaux Road.
MDNR News
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will mark the opening of the new Crystal Lake boating access site in Frankfort (Benzie County) with a dedication ceremony at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at the site, 5572 Mollineaux Road.
The event will include the sign unveiling followed by refreshments, including a taste of Pure Michigan Caramel apple ice cream – the official flavor of Michigan state parks.
Work on the new site, which includes a five-lane launch with staging pier, boardwalk, ADA-accessible facilities and ample parking, began in August 2010. The project – which included road redesign and construction, a new storm water system and a new alignment for the Betsie Valley Trail – was completed in cooperation with the Crystal Lake Watershed Association, the Crystal Lake Property Rights Association and the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail.
Funding for this project is generated from the Michigan State Waterways Fund. Waterways funding is derived from boat registrations, marine fuel taxes and user fees, and is, by law, restricted to uses related to land acquisition, development, operation and maintenance of recreational boating facilities. No funding for this project comes from the state’s general fund.
For details on the project, contact Troy Rife, Northwest regional field planner, DNR Parks and Recreation Division, at 231-775-9727.
The Recreation Passport is an easy, affordable way for residents to enjoy and support outdoor recreation opportunities in Michigan. By checking “YES” for the $10 Recreation Passport ($5 for motorcycles) when renewing a license plate through the Secretary of State (by mail, kiosk, online at www.expresssos.com or at branch offices), Michigan motorists get access to state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, non-motorized state trailhead parking and state boat launches.
In addition, Recreation Passport holders can enjoy real savings at businesses and retailers that participate in the Passport Perks discount program. The Recreation Passport is valid until the next license plate renewal date. Nonresidents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($29 annual; $8 daily) at any state park or recreation area or through the Michigan e-Store at www.michigan.gov/estore.
Learn more about this creative way of sustaining Michigan’s outdoor recreation and natural resources at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport. For information on Passport Perks shopping discounts or how businesses and retailers can enroll in the program, visit www.michigan.gov/passportperks.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.