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LANSING, March 27, 2024 ~ Michigan state parks are getting more popular yearly, with about one million visitors staying overnight at campgrounds in 2020. However, this could lead to headaches and difficulties for in-state residents to book a camping getaway.
State House Bill 5597, introduced by State Rep. Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan), aims to address this issue by allowing Michigan residents to book state campground sites, lodges, shelters, and cabins two weeks ahead of out-of-state residents. He told WJR’s Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds, “There’s a perception that out-of-state visitors outnumber Michigan residents in our state parks and forest campgrounds, especially during peak outdoor recreation times, holidays, extended vacations, etc.“
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March 27, 2024 ~ Michigan’s state parks are so beloved that a new bill may prioritize residents for campsite reservations, ensuring locals enjoy their renowned natural treasures amidst soaring out-of-state demand. State Rep. Cam Cavitt (R-Cheboygan) talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about where his bill stands in the state legislature.
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