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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2010

Contacts: Paul Gaberdiel 906-293-3293, Dan Moore 906-293-5131 or Mary
Dettloff 517-335-3014


Luce County Snowmobile Trail Closed for Season Due to Warm Weather

The Department of Natural Resources and Environment today announced
that the Raco Snowmobile Trail from Paradise south to Silver Creek
(Trail #8) and the Tahquamenon Falls trail (Trail #45) has been closed
and gated for the season due to unsafe trail conditions. The current
unseasonably warm weather coupled with the lack of snowfall has made
this closure necessary.

Snowmobilers planning to travel to the eastern Upper Peninsula are
advised to check trail conditions daily as they are changing quickly
with the current weather conditions.

Questions concerning this closure may be directed to Newberry Fire
Supervisor Paul Gaberdiel at 906-293-3293, extension 4740, or DNRE
Recreation Specialist Dan Moore at 906 293 5131, extension 4045.

Information regarding other camping, ORV riding, or hiking
opportunities in Luce County may be found on the DNRE’s Web site at
www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails, or by calling the DNRE Newberry
Operations Service Center at 906-293-5131, extension “0” for the
operator.

The DNRE is committed to conserve, manage, protect, and promote
accessible use and enjoyment of the state's environmental, natural
resource, and related economic interests for current and future
generations.