WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Steve Daines (R-MT) designating June 2025 as “Great Outdoors Month.” This resolution encourages responsible participation in outdoor recreational activities in state and national parks.
“From being out on the Great Lakes to hiking through our amazing state and national parks, there’s nothing like a Michigan summer. That’s why, every year, both Michiganders and visitors travel the state to explore our remarkable lakes and landscapes,” said Senator Peters. “I’m proud that the Senate passed this resolution, and I’ll keep fighting to protect our precious natural resources so all Americans can enjoy our great outdoors.”
In 2024, the National Park Service reported a record 331.9 million recreation visits to America’s 63 national parks. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources estimates 30 million visitors annually to Michigan’s 103 state parks.
Read the “Great Outdoors Month” resolution here.
