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From the Traverse City Record-Eagle:

Proposed new legislation announced Thursday calls for the elimination of entrance fees for all state parks, and drivers instead would be asked to foot the bill through an additional $10 when they renew their vehicles each year.

The legislation would allow staff to better use their time, cut down on lines and benefit drivers who want a view of Grand Traverse Bay, said Tim Schreiner, a unit supervisor at Traverse City State Park.

“Even if they never drive in there, I see it as a benefit,” Schreiner said. “Their natural resources are being preserved.”

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