Over 1,000,000 Michiganders
are expected to travel
For the Memorial Day weekend, numerous people will be traveling to the northern region of the state.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources warns visitors that they might be astonished by the widespread destruction caused by the
historic ice storm
that occurred in March.
Beth Fults from the DNR’s ice storm response team stated, ‘The situation will appear distinct to individuals.’ She expressed her astonishment: ‘It felt surreal; one could barely grasp the extent of the destruction. It seemed as though everything had been toppled over randomly. The severity becomes clear only when witnessed firsthand.’
According to the DNR, the extreme weather caused damage across approximately 3 million acres of land, affecting more than 3,400 miles of roads, 19 state parks, 55 campgrounds, 169 boat access points, and almost 3,300 miles of trails.
According to the agency, all state parks and accommodation facilities have reopened following the storm-induced shutdowns; however, some trails remain closed.
“If individuals ascend and find that the trails are closed, kindly remain off the paths. Once again, this precaution is solely intended to ensure your safety,” Fults stated.
The Department of Natural Resources notes that although it’s unfortunate to witness numerous fallen trees, this woody debris will improve the natural environment for certain amphibians and reptiles such as various snakes and turtles. Additionally, woodpeckers could flourish due to the increased presence of deceased trees.
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