The Perseid Meteor Shower August 16
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources invites residents to head to participating state parks Aug. 16 for one of the biggest and most visible astronomical events of the year: The Perseid meteor shower.
Several state parks in Michigan are staying open late and offering "Meteors and S'mores" events in honor of this natural light show.
For a list of participating state parks and Meteors and S'mores events, log on to michigan.gov/gogetoutdoors.