According to Michigan Live, Michigan's Department of Natural Resources is set to auction off 147 parcels of prime real estate. The parcels range in size from less than an acre to over 160 acres. They include lake views, river access and winding trails most of which are in the central and northern parts of the Lower Peninsula and in the Upper Peninsula. Bids will be accepted through Jan. 8, 2020 and the program is part of the DNR’s strategy to efficiently manage public land while maximizing outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors.
“Much of the land offered at this auction is isolated from other DNR-managed property, which creates some management challenges,” said Michael Michalek, DNR real estate resource specialist. “Other parcels are included because they offer limited public recreation benefits. “Several of the parcels are forested and have riverside or lake frontage and are better suited for private ownership.”
Counties with land include Allegan, Alpena, Bay, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Houghton, Iosco, Jackson, Kalkaska, Lake, Mackinac, Midland, Missaukee, Muskegon, Newaygo, Otsego, Saint Clair and Van Buren. Several of the largest parcels are in Alpena, Dickinson and Newaygo counties, according to the DNR.
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