May 6, 2008
Tahquamenon Falls State Park and Paradise Recreational Sports are hosting a "GO-Get Outdoors" fishing tournament on the Tahquamenon River May 15-17.
Prizes for the longest walleye and longest pike will be a Penn rod and reel combination. The fish caught must be checked daily at Paradise Recreation Sports, and final check-in will be at noon on Saturday, May 17. There is no entry fee or pre-registration for this tournament. However, entrants must possess a valid Michigan fishing license.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park is located at 41382 W. M-123, 12 miles west of Paradise. The River Mouth access site for the Tahquamenon River is on M-123, only five miles south of Paradise. For more information about this event, contact the park at (906) 492-3415 or call Paradise Recreation Sports at (906) 492-3640.
Reservations for camping can be made online at www.midnrreservations.com, or by calling (800) 44-PARKS.
All motor vehicles entering a park or recreation area must display a Motor Vehicle Permit, available for purchase at the park entrance. Cost is $24 for a resident annual and $6 for a resident daily. A nonresident annual is $29 and a nonresident daily is $8.