ALLEGAN COUNTY PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM SILVER CREEK NEWSLETTER Spring of 2018 Welcome To The Park! The Allegan County Pleasure Riders would like to thank everyone for helping us to support Wings of 3ope 3ospice and Wings 3ome, by coming out and taking part in our 44th Annual Benefit 8ide. We've been praying for good weather so hopefully you are here under sunny skies. You all are the ones who make this ride over the years the success that it is and keeps us going. 8emember to ride safe have respect for others on the trail and have a great time- Pam Brown, Benefit Ride Organizer UPCOMING RIDING EVENTS IN 2018 Allegan County Pleasure Riders 44th Anniversary Benefit Ride on Saturday, April 21, 2018+follow them on ,acebook! MiCMO (MI Competitive Mounted Orienteering) will be the week. end of June 1 - 0, 2018. 1ontact 2icki 3orsley at 245.244.5510 or email vickihorsley7yahoo.com for details MiCMO (MI Competitive Mounted Orienteering) will be held at ELY LAKE CAMPGROUND the weekend of August 10 - 12, 2018. 1ontact Trudi 8eurink by emailing tl_reurink7yahoo.com or call 414.810.4482 for details Oak Leaf Run Endurance Ride will be on October 12 - 14, 2018. Please contact Barb Kurti by emailing silverheartsfarm7yahoo.com or call 414.854.4758 for more info For camping reservations visit www.allegancounty.org/parks or call the Parks Office at 269 -686 -9088. If you come across an impassable trail or other trail issues, call the Parks Office at 269 -686 -9088. NEW 2018 ALLEGAN COUNTY RESERVATION SYSTEM We are happy to announce our new reservation Season passes are available to buy from the park system is up and running and will better meet the ranger, online, or at the Parks Office Monday -,riday. needs of our users. The new program is more user friendly with features such as clickable maps, 1ampsite fees will continue to be $12.00 per night individual campsite information, and check -out all in per site (plus transaction/service fees). 8eservations one location at allegancounty.org/parks. must be made at least business days prior to your camp date. With the new reservation system, equestrian trail fees and campsite fees are separated from one another 1ampers can now cancel reservations onlineA and there will be no discounted trail fees if you camp. cancellations must be 10B business days for a full refund minus transaction/service feesA no refunds if If you are going to be riding on the equestrian trails, canceling less than 10 days of your camp date . you will need to pay the $5.00 per horse per day trail fee using the pay tube, or purchase a season pass Also with the new system, reservations can now be for $25.00 (covers up to the allowed six horses on made up to one year in advance of your camp date one campsite or on one trailer). Be sure to properly so book early if you have a favorite site- 3ave a great display the stub or season pass on your windshield. season and hope you enCoy the parks- Spring of 2018 BASIC PARK RULES ATTENTION PARK USERS! • 8egister before setting up camp • 1heck -In / 1heck -Out Time: 0pm MANURE/HAY/STRAW • Make check payable to Allegan 1ounty Parks Broadcast into woods —do not leave in • - All sites are open for equestrian and non equestrian users campsite or day ride areas! • 1amping permits must be properly displayed • Park quiet hours are 10pm to 7am FIRE PITS! • Speed limit is 1 mph Do not burn or leave trash in the fire pits! • Alcohol and fireworks are prohibited in 1ounty parks • Lse designated fire rings only FIRES! • Do not leave fires burning unattended Use designated fire rings only and • All fires must be extinguished with water do not leave campfires unattended! • Portable corrals are allowed away from trees • Tying of horses to trees is NOT PE8MITTED PICNIC TABLES! • 3orse McribbingN or MchewingN of trees is not allowed Do not move the picnic tables from one • Pets MLST BE LEAS3ED AT ALL TIMES no greater than 4 site to another! feet in length (State Law) • Pets are not to be left unattended DOGS! • Leave campsite cleaner than how you found it by broadcast. Must be kept on a 6 foot leash whether ing manure/hay waste into wooded area away from the site in the park or on the trails! • All unused hay and straw must be removed when the campsite is vacated • ,or complete rules read 1ounty Ordinance O1010 Fall Color Tour BASIC TRAIL RULES Did you know the Heritage Trail self-guided tour • Day 8iding permits must be properly displayed • 8espect all private property which is a 122-mile route that virtually touches all • 8IDE ON MA8KED T8AILS ONLY four corners of the county, also makes a great fall • Do not move or damage trail markers color tour? To make your trip the most enjoyable • Practice HLeave No TraceI ethics and informative you’ll want the free guidebook • NO LOOSE DOGS on the trails available at the Parks & Tourism Office and • Trails are closed November 1 —00 annually for firearm deer most county libraries. Free downloads of the season guidebook, map and MP3 audios can be • Bright colored clothing always recommended when found at www.allegancountyheritage.com. riding in the fall Hope you enjoy your drive and don’t forget your • 8espect other riders camera! • Leave parking area cleaner than how you found it by putting all droppings, hay, and garbage back onto your trailer Allegan County Parks The Allegan County Tourist Recreation and Tourism Council is collecting photos of Allegan County. Photos should encompass the true character of the county and both amateur & professional photographers are welcome to partici- pate. Photos may be used on the Tourist Council Facebook page, their website at www.VisitAlleganCounty.com or included in the annual Inside Allegan County Visitor’s Guide . Visit our website for more information. Happy Shooting! Page 2, Spring of 2018 .