Hayes State Park
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Geocaching - MI
Like a treasure hunt using GPS, geocaching is fun for all ages. At Sleepy Hollow, geocachers can test their skills with more than 20 challenging caches peppered throughout the park. Hayes, Straits, Fort Wilkins, and Hoeft State Parks all have permanent geocaches within their boundaries.0 likes, 0 dislikes
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Kathy M. Hayes
What a great addition that will be to the park. Can't wait to see it. See everyone next week, rolling in May 16 Thursday to be campground hosts this season. Hoping to have a great season
May 12 at 1:01 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Ahoy there mates! Next week we have a new arrival coming to the park! A Pirate Ship play structure. We will be having a dedication ceremony in June, but you can watch the progress beginning Weds, May 15th.
May 9 at 11:12 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
June is going to be a busy month at Hayes! Mark your calendars for State Park Motorcycle Run on June 9th; Intro to kayaking on June 13th; quarterly park hike - Summer Hike - June 20th. Also, if you have someone who needs boating safety, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be holding on Sunday June 23rd. Contact the Park for details or drop us a note on this page.
May 8 at 10:35 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Hayes Haunting, the 4th weekend in October. Better get any empty spots left NOW!
May 7 at 1:52 a.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Hope you made it outside at least some today on this beautiful Earth Day! Remember to love and appreciate all the aspects of nature that make up this beautiful Earth.
Apr 22 at 11:28 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
We have been receiving a lot of phone calls regarding Hayes Haunting and this year's dates. Hayes Haunting is always held the 4th weekend of October: this year is 25th, 26th & 27th and reservations can be made 6 months in advance. 1-800-447-2757 or www.michigan.gov/dnrreservations!
Apr 17 at 11:54 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Campground opened last weekend. Now, if only Mother Nature would cooperate! Still, a great time for some hardy campers!
Apr 11 at 1:05 a.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
DNR has spring openings for hunter education Check out the attached link and pass along to anyone you know who would like to take hunter education this year. Whether you hunt or not, it is a great class to attend.
http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/x19593580www.hollandsentinel.com |
Mar 22 at 3:19 p.m. · View Post
Lyndsey Ryan Coulter
Hello :) Where can I go to get more information on camping and reserving a couple sites for June? I have a group that would like to camp together. I need some info. Thanks!
Mar 19 at 2:14 a.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Mark your calendar for 5 pm thursday night, walk at the park - it's a March event in the Irish Hills! What could that mean? Better come out and see.
Mar 19 at 1:21 a.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Mark your calendar for 5 pm thursday night, walk at the park - it's a March event in the Irish Hills! What could that mean? Bette come out and see.
Mar 19 at 1:21 a.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Check this out! Hayes State Park is part of The Big 400! A great way to promote a very unique area of the State!
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The Big 400The mission of the Big 400 is to prepare and execute plans which stimulate commerce in the communities sharing a common border local and state public lands, while concurrently partnering with the stewards of these public lands to promote and encourage their use and preservation |
Mar 18 at 8 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Congrats to our two water bottle winners!!! Mike (his wife says it's hers) and Jessica were both happy recipients! Hope to see you at the park this season: with your water bottles!
Mar 18 at 2:28 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
The first Start O'Season Hike is coming next week: Thursday, March 21st at 5 pm. Might have a little Irish "flair" to it! You know the history of Leprechauns in the Irish Hills! It is rumored Hayes State Park is their home! Come check it out.
Mar 15 at 3:02 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Snow is melting and birds are singing. Can spring be far behind? Start getting ready for our first event of the use season: Spring O'Season Walk at 5 pm on March 21st! Everyone can use a good walk with friends.
Mar 9 at 3:15 a.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Two more numbers for the Allegiance Health Fair water bottles: 147 and 262. Come on winners, where are you?
Mar 7 at 5:50 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Hey, are you getting ready for teh upcoming campging season? Makng reservations, thinking about what the trailer needs? Thinking of buying a new trailer? Drop a line here and let us know how you're preparing! We're preparing, too!
Mar 4 at 1:40 a.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
"Some of Lenawee's Finest will face off against Michigan DNR Conservation Officers in a hockey game to benefit the Rick Villerot Memorial Fund. Tickets are FREE, and the public is welcome. There will be a large amount of auction and raffle items on hand, and donations to the Fund will be accepted at the door." From: APD
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Feb 21 at 6:49 p.m. · View Post
Kathy M. Hayes
Ws heading to the park on Sunday to see if our Zerizon jetpack would work there, counted 19 deer grazing in the baseball field next to M124. Counted Several more in the park. Looks like our new Verizon jetpack will work there, at least it worked on Sunday. Looking forward to hosting again this coming season. See you all there.
Feb 20 at 2:41 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Ok, no one has mailed their winning "prescription" in to the Park. Check the post below and see if you missed it the first time. We are posting two more numbers: 26 and 132. If those are your numbers, get your "prescription" mailed in here to Hayes State Park. We want to pass out those water bottles!
Feb 19 at 9 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Welcome to all our "new friends" from the Heart & Vascular Expo that was held in Jackson, MI last Saturday. If you picked up a "prescription" with some yummy dark chocolate on it, turn it over and check out your NUMBER. If you have either of the following numbers: 88 or 234, mail your "prescription" with the winning number on the back to W. J. Hayes State Park, 1220 Wamplers Lake Road, Onsted, MI 49265 with your address written on the back. We will send your water bottle to you in the mail. Or, you can bring your winning number to us at the address above to pick it up in person. If your number didn't show up here, don't throw your "prescription" away just yet. If we don't hear from the above winners by next monday, we'll post new numbers. It was great meeting all of you and we look forward to seeing you in the Park!
Feb 12 at 8:57 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Hey, what are you doing tomorrow? Come visit our booth at the Allegiance Heart and Vascular Expo in Jackson, MI. Lots of info, free give-aways and fun! Check out their link at: www.allegiancehealth.org/expo Why are we there? Because we're promoting Fresh Air Fitness - for the health of you!
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Heart and Vascular Month Events - 2013: Allegiance Health - A regional hospital and health system lowww.allegiancehealth.orgJackson, Mich. — Allegiance Health celebrates American Heart Month with special events and screenings to promote the cardiovascular health of our community. |
Feb 9 at 1:01 a.m. · View Post
Michelle Lupenski
Took the dogs for a walk on the new trails today. We had a great time.
Feb 6 at 10:43 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Some ice fisherman were at the park this morning and said their adventure onto the ice indicated varying thicknesses; enough for us to remind everyone: a couple days ago there was open water on Wamplers Lake! Please, everyone be safe out there.
Feb 5 at 6:08 p.m. · View Post
W. J. Hayes State Park
Monday at the park and new snow is falling! It is perfect weather for some cross country skiing or snow shoeing! If you haven't tried either, now is the time. The park is a perfect location for first-timers and kids!
Feb 4 at 2:43 p.m. · View Post
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Timothy H.
Nice shady swim areas to the right of the actual beach.
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Katlyn N.
The back part of the campground is nicest, basically sites 100 and up!
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