Free Fishing Weekend June 10-11

Michigan is showing off its wonderful fishing opportunities this weekend with the annual Free Fishing Weekend. June 10 & 11 are the two days that fishing license fees will be waived. What a great way to introduce your kids to fishing. You shouldn't have far to drive for a fishing spot and if you borrow fishing gear from someone you won't even be out much money. The time invested with your kids is priceless. Remember, give a kid a fish and he will probably chase his sister with it for a day. Teach a kid to fish and he will enjoy a summer of chasing his sister with a dead fish.

Check it out at the Michigan DNR's website.

The Michigan Walk of Fame

Whether or not it turns out to be a tourist destination or an educational experience remains to be seen. The list of the first 12 inductees into Michigan's Walk of Fame is definitely an ecelectic mix. From an actor to a civil rights pioneer, the group is an interesting look at Michigan's production of historically significant individuals. The Michigan Walk of Fame is to be located in downtown Lansing. Each inductee will have a placque with a 100-word biography describing their achievements (that is the educational part, I guess). So, without further ado, here is the list of the first 12 inductees -

• Rosa Parks
• Gerald Ford
• Henry Ford
• Will Keith Kellogg
• Jeff Daniels
• Stevie Wonder
• E. Genevieve Gillette
• Ernie Harwell
• Fannie Richards
• Helen Thomas
• Thomas Edison
• Herbert Henry Dow

Can't Make it to the Beach?

Can't make it to the beach this weekend? Check out all the fun you are missing on the South Haven Beach Cam!

Detroit Zoo to Receive the $4M in Funding

All that is needed for the Detroit Zoo to receive the much needed $4M in funding from Michigan is Governor Granholm's signature. It reached her desk on Wednesday and she plans on signing it. Lets hope it is put to good use. Via the Detroit News

Construction Will Not Slow You Down This Weekend

MDOT will be lifting suspending work in most construction zones starting at 3 p.m. on Friday. When you are driving through construction please remember to drive 45 mph in construction zones where workers are present. Keep our road workers safe when driving in construction zones and keep you and your family safe by wearing your seatbelts.

Travelers Will Not Let Gas Prices Stop Them

According to a report by the Detroit News many believe that high gas prices will not be a deciding factor when it comes to traveling over Memorial Day Weekend. Many determine this weekend as the start of the summer season and folks have been itching to hit the road for a change of scenery. Gas prices that are averaging in the neighborhood of $2.80 per gallon apparently will not stop the majority of travelers. About the only area that seems to be taking a noticeable hit is the boating community. Marinas across the state are seeing a definite drop in the number of people putting in their boats compared to this time in years past. I guess if you want to own a boat, make it a sailboat so gas prices won't affect whether or not you hit the big blue.

Bed & Breakfasts, hotels, and resorts across the state are not taking a chance on high gas prices keeping visitors away. Many are offering cheaper rate packages, free gas cards with multiple night stays, and other assorted extras.

What do you think? Will gas prices keep you from traveling?