More and more mobile tools are being developed for Michigan citizens on the go.  Today, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources launched the official MI Camping and Recreation Locator application.  Now available at no cost at BlackBerry App World, Android Market and on the App Store, the app offers users an easy way to locate information about favorite Michigan state parks, forest campgrounds, boat launches and outdoor activities.  Developed by the DNR and the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB), this user-friendly app offers search opportunities for state parks, forest campgrounds and boat launches by region, city or proximity.  Features include:

 

*     Camping, lodging and boating information

*     Maps showing the location of each state park, forest campground and boat launch

*     Distance between you and each recreational opportunity

*     Click-to-call phone numbers to easily contact the recreational facilities

*     Boat launch information such as name and size of the lake, river or pond, details about the ramp and number of parking spaces

*     State park and forest information such as size of the park, special rules, description of the park and activities you can find there

*     Information about outdoor recreational opportunities, such as swimming, hiking and horseback riding

 

To learn more about the app, go to www.michigan.gov/campandreclocator