MICHIGAN STATE PARKS - Free Admission & Free Hammock Use - Pass @ Your Library - Expires 09/25/09 - MI

Looking for ways to save some "green" while being "green"? Then visit your local library this summer! Michigan's Department of Natural Resources has partnered with the Library of Michigan, Macy's, and the Hammock Company to announce the "Park & Read" program.

Park & Read allows library-card holders the ability to "check-out" a one-day pass into any Michigan state park or recreation area in lieu of the resident daily motor vehicle permit. This is a $6 savings and free access to the more than 500 events taking place in local parks this summer.

Plus, many parks will have a hammock available for Park & Read participants to borrow while on-site for the day so they can fully enjoy a great book in Michigan's great outdoors.

"We want everyone in Michigan to know what a fantastic resource their local park can be," says Maia Stephens, Recreation Programmer for the DNR. "Because the program is free, everyone can now enjoy all the free activities available in Michigan State Parks and Recreation Areas. Besides, what's more relaxing than a day at the beach with a good book?"

PASSES MUST BE PICKED UP AT LIBRARY LISTED ON WEBSITE BELOW. Passes are valid for seven days from check-out and can be used for one day at any one of Michigan's state parks. Hammocks are subject to availability. This program runs through September 25, 2009

New libraries are being added to the program daily. Check the list below to see if your library has joined in the program. For more information on this program contact Maia Stephens 989-225-8573

Go to your local Library and ask for the PARK & READ PASS.

FREE ADMISSION & FREE HAMMOCK PASS READS:
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Enjoy a great book in our great outdoors!

This is your pass to explore Michigan's great outdoors! Take this card to the library
lending desk to "checkout" One (1) FREE entrance into any Michigan State Park or Recreation Area.

Plus Many parks will have a hammock (Hammocks are subject to availability, Further details at checkout.) available for you to borrow for the day. So grab your book, pick a park, and enjoy a relaxing--and FREE--day of reading outdoors.
Once you check out pass. The pass will automatically expire in 7 (Seven) Days from checkout date.

SPECIAL WEBSITES
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Participating MI Libraries - Click here
Participating Parks that offer FREE Admission & FREE Hammock Use - Click Here
Program source - Click Here

PROGRAM SPONSORS:
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Library of Michigan
The Hammock Company
Macy's
Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Outdoors

THANKS! I'M THINKING OF MOVING TO DETROIT MICHIGAN...LOOKS LIKE SOME INEXPENSIVE HOMES HERE NOW. ANYONE OUT THERE THAT CAN GIVE ME SOME ADVICE ON THE AREAS TO AVOID DUE TO CRIME AND SUCH AS WELL AS THE SAFER AREAS? IS IT NICE THERE?
THANKS!