November 2, 2021

A Transformative Trip: Paige Lackey shares her Project Rustic experience

{New Podcast Episode!} Listen to this episode of the Michigan Runner Girl Show by clicking on the player at the top of […]

April 26, 2021

Project Rustic update from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Earlier this spring, the MRG Podcast featured a conversation with Paige Lackey, who is embarking on an epic five-month-long camping […]

September 13, 2020

Turning to Travel: How our Pure Michigan adventures can change and connect us right now

Getting outside, enjoying nature, breathing in the fresh air and exploring both familiar and new-to-us places in Michigan — we’ve […]

December 7, 2018

Join Us for the 2019 MRG Winter Weekend Getaway!

Moonlit snowshoeing, cross country skiing and hiking through the woods, yoga, delicious food and drink…all in a gorgeous Up North […]

August 30, 2018

Keep Your Summer Exploring Going Into Fall

You’ll all be excited to hear that Maia Turek, our Michigan Department of Natural Resources State Parks guru, is back […]

March 3, 2017

Final Winter Fitness Challenge Winners: Cheboygan State Park Skiing + Race Volunteering

No matter the weather, we Michiganders get outdoors and have FUN. This was clear during the first-ever Michigan Runner Girl/Michigan […]

January 12, 2017

Week 1 Fitness Challenge Winner: Amy Hayes (and her frozen eyelashes)

The first-ever Michigan Runner Girl – Michigan Department of Natural Resources Winter Fitness Challenge got underway last week and as […]

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