Residents and out-of-state visitors can ride Michigan trails and routes without an ORV license or trail permit on Aug. 16-17. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources photo)

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan’s final Free ORV Weekend of the year is set for Aug. 16 and 17, giving residents and out-of-state visitors a chance to ride trails and routes on back-to-back days without an ORV license or trail permit.

All other ORV rules and laws still apply.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials say the free weekend is offered with hopes that some participants will consider purchasing licenses and trail permits later.

Fees generated through the sale of ORV licenses and trail permits are reinvested back into the ORV system. These funds help pay for trail brushing, signage, maintenance, bridg

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