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Sunset over Katherine Lake in the Sylvania Wilderness

History of Sylvania Wilderness at the Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center

Event Location:
E23979 US 2 East
Watersmeet, MI 49969
A self-guided interpretive history display of the Sylvania Wilderness. This exhibit is on loan from the Northern Waters Museum & Land O Lakes…
Times: 8:00am - 9:00am
Dates: January 20 - September 4, 2026
Contact information: Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center, SM.FS.Ottawa_NF@usda.gov , 906-358-4724
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Woodsy Owl’s Photo Scavenger Hunt

Shawnee National Forest invites visitors to explore our trails and participate in Woodsy Owl’s Call to Action Photo Scavenger Hunt. This…
Times: All Day
Dates: June 1 - 14, 2026
Contact information: 618-658-2111
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Fee-Free Day: National Get Outdoors Day

The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. 
Times: All Day
Dates: June 13, 2026
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Fee-Free Day: National Get Outdoors Day

On designated days, the Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by…
Times: All Day
Dates: June 13, 2026
Contact information: (906) 428-5800
A woman posing next to a stream.

Lumberman's Monument Welcomes Dianna Stampfler

Are you new to the Michigan, or is Michigan new to you? Still discovering new things about the Great Lakes State? Join us as we welcome tourism…
Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dates: June 19, 2026
Contact information: Lumberman's Monument Visitor center, sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov , (989) 362 – 8961
A petri dish with aquatic macro-invertebrates.

KIDS DAY! with Trout Unlimited on Friday, June 26 at 1 p.m.

Event Location:
5401 Monument Road
Oscoda, MI 48750
Join us at Lumberman’s Monument with Forest Service partner Trout Unlimited Friday, June 26 at 1 p.m. for an opportunity to view aquatic species…
Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dates: June 26, 2026
Contact information: Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center, sm.fs.hmnf@usda.gov , (989) 362 – 8961
mushroom next to hand

Mushroom Identification and Painting

Event Location:
20230 Indian Lake Access Rd
St. Croix, IN
Learn to identify common mushrooms of Indiana while you create your own mushroom painting to take home. Start time:  6:00 p.m. CENTRALFee:  $8 per…
Times: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dates: June 26, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
drone view of Rickenbaugh

Rickenbaugh Open House

Take a tour of this Late Greek Revival style house that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was built in 1874 by three…
Times: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Dates: June 27, 2026
Contact information: 812-547-7051
Phases of the Moon Hero

Moonlit Trek

Event Location:
6464 Hardin Ridge Rd
Heltonville, IN
Enjoy the night’s sights and sounds on this almost full moon hike. You will be amazed at how easily your eyes will adjust to the moonlight. Come…
Times: 9:30pm - 11:00pm
Dates: June 27, 2026
Contact information: 812-275-5987
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Fee-Free Day: Independence Day

The Forest Service waives recreation fees at most day-use sites on lands managed by the agency. Participation by concession-operated sites may vary. 
Times: All Day
Dates: July 4, 2026
Contact information: (573) 364-4621
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