State Park Events

The AuSable Valley Triathlon begins at the Mio Pond Boating Access Site, managed by Rifle River Recreation Area, and offers a scenic, multi-sport challenge through Northern Michigan.



The race kicks off with a 1-mile kayak course across Mio Pond, followed by an 11-mile bike ride to Boney Park in

The COVE Benefit Beach Walk/Run features a 5K walk/run and a 10K run, both starting and finishing at Charles Mears State Park. All races are officially timed by RunSignUp.com (Runner's Edge), with age group awards presented across all events.



The 5K course includes a mix of pavement, dirt roads

Help us remove garlic mustard that threatens to take over this valuable woodland. Garlic mustard removal is an easy project, but we will be covering a lot of ground, so come prepared for a hike.



Please dress for outdoor work, wearing long pants, long-sleeve shirt, work boots, and sun protection

Enjoy the great outdoors with Becoming an Outdoors Woman and the DNR Wildlife Division. This program offers a mix of outdoor skills. 

Every ecosystem offers obscure clues revealing deep secrets. While the casual observer might miss these clues, participants will learn to "read" Gourdneck State Game