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      <title>What’s Rock Snot And Why Is It Concerning For Michigan Rivers?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 11:49:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An invasive alga known as didymo, or "rock snot," was discovered in Michigan's Au Sable River, raising concerns with environmentalists and the local fishing community. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/rock-snot-michigan-rivers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Should Michigan's Lake Sturgeon become an endangered species or should the current fishing rules for the elusive fish remain the same? <a href="https://wgrd.com/should-michigans-lake-sturgeon-be-an-endangered-species/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Threating New Reason Michigan Women Should Carry Pepper Spray</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:12:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Many women do carry pepper spray on them, and unfortunately for them, there are more than just male human predators that they have to watch out, for. There are also predators in the wild, which pepper spray can come in handy against. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-pepper-spray-bear/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Want to Work in Michigan’s Great Outdoors? The DNR is Hiring More Than 1,300</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:19:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hiring alert: DNR is looking to fill over 1000 positions including park workers, rangers, firefighters, and educators in 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-hiring-2/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Zombie Deer in Michigan Have Capacity To Spread it to Humans</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's Unlikely, but scientists say it could happen one day. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/zombie-deer-disease-in-humans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s Unlikely, but scientists say it could happen one day. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/zombie-deer-disease-in-humans/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan’s 2024 Black Lake Sturgeon Season Canceled First Time Ever</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:34:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A lot of people are disappointed that Michigan's 2024 Black Lake Sturgeon season has been canceled for the first time in history. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mis-2024-black-lake-sturgeon-season-canceled-first-time-ever/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A lot of people are disappointed that Michigan&apos;s 2024 Black Lake Sturgeon season has been canceled for the first time in history. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mis-2024-black-lake-sturgeon-season-canceled-first-time-ever/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Video: Michigan Cougar Caught on Camera Killing a Deer</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:58:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A man in Michigan's Upper Peninsula set up a trail camera that captured one of the most exciting videos yet of a cougar capturing a deer in the wild. <a href="https://wgrd.com/video-michigan-cougar-caught-on-camera-killing-a-deer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A man in Michigan&apos;s Upper Peninsula set up a trail camera that captured one of the most exciting videos yet of a cougar capturing a deer in the wild. <a href="https://wgrd.com/video-michigan-cougar-caught-on-camera-killing-a-deer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What You Need To Know About 2024 Black Lake Sturgeon Season</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:34:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2024 Black Lake sturgeon fishing season is slowly approaching and everything you need to know to be a part of it is right here. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-2024-black-lake-sturgeon-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2024 Black Lake sturgeon fishing season is slowly approaching and everything you need to know to be a part of it is right here. <a href="https://wgrd.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-2024-black-lake-sturgeon-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Adds 58 More to Endangered Species List for State</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 12:31:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For only the seventh time in 50 years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released a newly updated list of the state's threatened & endangered species. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-adds-to-endangered-species-list/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For only the seventh time in 50 years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has released a newly updated list of the state&apos;s threatened &amp; endangered species. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-adds-to-endangered-species-list/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you noticed a large number of dead fish near the Michigan shorelines? The reason is linked to the cycle of life in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/why-are-dead-fish-appearing-in-michigan-waterways/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you noticed a large number of dead fish near the Michigan shorelines? The reason is linked to the cycle of life in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/why-are-dead-fish-appearing-in-michigan-waterways/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Has a Tiny Fighter Against A Ferocious Invasive Plant </title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:24:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[An invasive plant, that has plagued Michigan, has seen its match. A tiny little aphid that just loves to suck on its sap. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigan-has-a-tiny-fighter-against-a-ferocious-invasive-plant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[An invasive plant, that has plagued Michigan, has seen its match. A tiny little aphid that just loves to suck on its sap. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/656/p/michigan-has-a-tiny-fighter-against-a-ferocious-invasive-plant/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These Species are Near Extinction in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:36:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If we don't keep working to conserve these species, they could be gone from Michigan for Good. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-endangered-species/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If we don&apos;t keep working to conserve these species, they could be gone from Michigan for Good. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-endangered-species/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Michigan Invasion Of The Box Tree Moth Has Begun</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:37:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's now official, the invasive box tree moth has crossed the border of Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-michigan-invasion-of-the-box-tree-moth-has-begun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s now official, the invasive box tree moth has crossed the border of Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-michigan-invasion-of-the-box-tree-moth-has-begun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Cougar Sightings On the Rise In Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/cougar-sightings-on-the-rise-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:33:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed ten sightings of cougars, also known as pumas or mountain lions so far this year. They have been seen in the Upper Peninsula. <a href="https://wgrd.com/cougar-sightings-on-the-rise-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed ten sightings of cougars, also known as pumas or mountain lions so far this year. They have been seen in the Upper Peninsula. <a href="https://wgrd.com/cougar-sightings-on-the-rise-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Did You Know There’s a Five-Day Quiet Period Leading Up to Hunting Season in Michigan?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/there-is-a-five-day-quiet-period-leading-up-to-hunting-season/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2021 15:19:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is serious about this time of calm before firearms deer hunting season begins on November 15th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/there-is-a-five-day-quiet-period-leading-up-to-hunting-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is serious about this time of calm before firearms deer hunting season begins on November 15th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/there-is-a-five-day-quiet-period-leading-up-to-hunting-season/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Your Bird Feeder Could Be Attracting Black Bears</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/your-bird-feeder-could-be-attracting-black-bears/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2021 15:52:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Everything is starting to prepare for the winter months. Bees were scurrying around as they prepared to hibernate and now the black bears are doing the same thing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/your-bird-feeder-could-be-attracting-black-bears/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Everything is starting to prepare for the winter months. Bees were scurrying around as they prepared to hibernate and now the black bears are doing the same thing. <a href="https://wgrd.com/your-bird-feeder-could-be-attracting-black-bears/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Watch: In Honor Of DNR’s 100th B-Day, A Deer Frolics In Lake Superior</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/watch-in-honor-of-dnrs-100th-b-day-a-deer-frolics-in-lake-superior/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:03:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In honor of the DNR's anniversary, let's take a look at something you don't see everyday...a deer playing in the water of Lake Superior. <a href="https://wgrd.com/watch-in-honor-of-dnrs-100th-b-day-a-deer-frolics-in-lake-superior/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In honor of the DNR&apos;s anniversary, let&apos;s take a look at something you don&apos;t see everyday...a deer playing in the water of Lake Superior. <a href="https://wgrd.com/watch-in-honor-of-dnrs-100th-b-day-a-deer-frolics-in-lake-superior/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Be Careful! Feeding the Birds In Your Yard Could be a Felony in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:29:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It all comes down to just where those seeds fall under the bird feeder and who eats the seeds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/be-careful-feeding-the-birds-in-your-yard-could-be-a-felony/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It all comes down to just where those seeds fall under the bird feeder and who eats the seeds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/be-careful-feeding-the-birds-in-your-yard-could-be-a-felony/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free ORV Weekend in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-orv-weekend-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:22:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to test the off road trails in Michigan? This coming weekend, August 21st and 22nd, will be your opportunity to do just that! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-orv-weekend-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you ever wanted to test the off road trails in Michigan? This coming weekend, August 21st and 22nd, will be your opportunity to do just that! <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-orv-weekend-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo courtesy Michigan Department of Natural Resources (Oceana County)</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fish, Ride Off-Road Trails, and Get into MI State Parks for Free Next Weekend</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/fish-ride-off-road-trails-and-get-into-mi-state-parks-for-free-next-weekend/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:30:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan is coming up! <a href="https://wgrd.com/fish-ride-off-road-trails-and-get-into-mi-state-parks-for-free-next-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan is coming up! <a href="https://wgrd.com/fish-ride-off-road-trails-and-get-into-mi-state-parks-for-free-next-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Camping This Summer? Leave Your Firewood at Home</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/camping-this-summer-leave-your-firewood-at-home/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 14:20:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the Memorial Day holiday weekend coming up this week, many people will be gathering their camping gear and heading off to their favorite campsites. When packing for your trip, leave your firewood behind. <a href="https://wgrd.com/camping-this-summer-leave-your-firewood-at-home/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the Memorial Day holiday weekend coming up this week, many people will be gathering their camping gear and heading off to their favorite campsites. When packing for your trip, leave your firewood behind. <a href="https://wgrd.com/camping-this-summer-leave-your-firewood-at-home/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Cougars Are Gaining Numbers In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:39:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The news comes after last year there were 14 confirmed sightings in the state.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/cougars-are-gaining-numbers-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The news comes after last year there were 14 confirmed sightings in the state.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/cougars-are-gaining-numbers-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Become a Michigan DNR Photo Ambassador</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 16:50:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Do you love visiting Michigan State Parks? Do you also have a love for photography? You could combine the two, and become a Photo Ambassador for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources! <a href="https://wgrd.com/become-a-michigan-dnr-photo-ambassador/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Do you love visiting Michigan State Parks? Do you also have a love for photography? You could combine the two, and become a Photo Ambassador for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources! <a href="https://wgrd.com/become-a-michigan-dnr-photo-ambassador/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan DNR Hiring for 70 Summer Jobs</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-hiring-for-70-summer-jobs/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:13:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to work with the DNR? Now is a great time to apply! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-hiring-for-70-summer-jobs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ever wanted to work with the DNR? Now is a great time to apply! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-dnr-hiring-for-70-summer-jobs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">MI DNR</media:description>
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      <title>You Can Fish for Free in Michigan February 15-17</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/you-can-fish-for-free-in-michigan-february-15-17/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2020 17:03:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's Winter Free Fishing Weekend is coming up! Residents and non-residents can all fish for free on inland and Great Lakes without a license. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-fish-for-free-in-michigan-february-15-17/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s Winter Free Fishing Weekend is coming up! Residents and non-residents can all fish for free on inland and Great Lakes without a license. <a href="https://wgrd.com/you-can-fish-for-free-in-michigan-february-15-17/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>See Detroit’s Newest, Large Public Art Sculpture [PHOTOS]</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/see-detroits-newest-large-public-art-sculpture-photos/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Aug 2019 19:03:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The sculpture, called "The Dancer," was created by Detroit artists. <a href="https://wgrd.com/see-detroits-newest-large-public-art-sculpture-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The sculpture, called &quot;The Dancer,&quot; was created by Detroit artists. <a href="https://wgrd.com/see-detroits-newest-large-public-art-sculpture-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Free Fishing, Off-Roading, State Park Entry during Michigan’s ‘Three Free’ Weekend June 8-9</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-off-roading-state-park-entry-during-michigans-three-free-weekend-june-8-9/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 21:12:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan is June 8-9! It's Michigan's "Three Free" Weekend, where you can fish, ride off-road trails, and visit state parks, all free of charge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-off-roading-state-park-entry-during-michigans-three-free-weekend-june-8-9/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A great time to enjoy the great outdoors in Michigan is June 8-9! It&apos;s Michigan&apos;s &quot;Three Free&quot; Weekend, where you can fish, ride off-road trails, and visit state parks, all free of charge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-fishing-off-roading-state-park-entry-during-michigans-three-free-weekend-june-8-9/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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