DNR holds Three Free this weekend

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Nicole Walton

Published June 4, 2025 at 7:38 AM EDT

MARQUETTE, MI— The state’s “Three Free” weekend takes place Saturday and Sunday.

That’s when the Department of Natural Resources allows residents and visitors to fish, ride ORVs, and get into state parks and other outdoor spaces for free.

On June 7^th and 8^th, no license will be needed to operate ORVs on state trails. The DNR will also waive the regular Recreation Passport fee that grants vehicle access to state parks, state-managed boating access sites, and other areas.

As part of free fishing this weekend, Kids Fishing Day returns Saturday to the DNR Pocket Park in Escanaba. Registration takes place from noon to 1:30 p.m. and the event runs until 3 p.m. All activities are free for youth 16 and younger.

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Nicole Walton

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.

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