Burt Lake State Park

08/20/2026

Think all swans belong in our lakes? Think again. 🦢 Mute Swans are an aggressive invasive species doing real damage to our local wetlands. Here’s the breakdown:

Ecological Wrecking Balls: They uproot ~20 lbs of underwater vegetation daily (eating less than half), destroying food for native species and disrupting wild rice restoration.

Fierce Competitors: They are extremely territorial, taking away breeding habitat from native species like Trumpeter Swans, threatened Common Loons, and other native waterfowl.

Not So Friendly: Weighing up to 30 lbs, they will charge kayaks, people, and dogs to protect their young.

To learn about options and how to handle mute swans in your area, visit: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report/birds/mute-swan

08/14/2026

It's time for - what species is shown in today's close up?

Good luck to our favorite Friday folks. 😎

As always, we'll drop the reveal later today so check back to make sure you were correct (you probably weren't 😉).

08/14/2026

08/10/2026

Free ORV Weekend is coming up quick! August 15-16 will be a great time for you to get out and visit Michigan’s off-road vehicle trails. You can legally can ride 4,000 miles of trails and experience the six scramble areas without an ORV license or trail permit during the weekend. Just make sure you’re following the other ORV rules and laws. Happy trails!

08/05/2026

Should be a great weekend!

07/31/2026

Thanks to all the park rangers!

07/17/2026

We understand the concern regarding air quality and want your visit to be safe

07/16/2026

Due to ongoing wildfires in Canada, Michigan's air quality is expected to be impacted this week. Check the link in the comments for the latest information from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

07/15/2026

Air quality today is unhealthy due to smoke from the Canadian Wildfires, per the National Weather Service. This is the sun over the park.