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19 Michigan state parks, facilities close due to ice storm damage

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Across Northern Michigan’s state parks trees are covered in heavy ice, roadways are covered in wind-blown debris and electrical powerlines are still down after a severe ice storm barreled through this weekend.

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17 Northern Michigan state parks, facilities closed indefinitely

Severe ice storms in northern Michigan have led to closures of state parks, trails, and facilities, with the DNR advising caution during cleanup efforts.

2 days ago·Flint, United States

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15+ state parks, facilities in Northern Michigan closed after ice storm

Several state parks, trails and facilities have been closed after an ice storm caused damage across Northern Michigan.

2 days ago·Detroit, United States

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19 Michigan state parks, facilities close due to ice storm damage

2 days ago·Michigan, United States

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‘Extensive tree damage’: Park closures in Brighton, Campbellford

socastcmsRssStartOldies 100.9 News staffsocastcmsRssEnd Several Brighton and Campbellford-area parks/conservation areas have been closed due to fallout from the ice storm. All trails at Proctor Park, Goodrich Loomis and Seymour Conservation have temporarily closed due to “extensive tree damage” following the storm, officials confirmed Wednesday, April 2. Lower Trent Conservation staff said they’re working to assess damage and clear trails to …

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moderncampground.com

Ice Storm Triggers Widespread Closures Across Northern Michigan - Modern Campground

Significant damage unfolded across northern Michigan in late March 2025, when an intense ice storm snapped tree trunks, brought down power lines and created risky travel conditions for residents and visitors. Authorities swiftly cautioned against entering closed recreation areas until critical repairs could be completed. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency on March 31 for Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, …

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Several Michigan State Parks Closed Indefinitely Following Major Ice Storm

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has closed multiple state parks, trails, and facilities for damage assessment and cleanup following a major ice storm. Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday declared a state of emergency for Alpena, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties to help with the response and recovery efforts. Michigan State Parks Tourists Get Way Too Close To G…

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