The fastest tour in the state visits Higgins Lake. | MI Playground

13K views · 408 reactions | Throughout the month of April, Outdoor Idaho is exploring the concept of public lands. This week, it’s the “State of Our Parks.” And one of our favorite state parks is way up north, at Priest Lake. As the park manager explained, “It’s your basic blue collar working people, coming here to relax, to enjoy themselves, and to build their own memories here.” The entire hour-long show airs Thursday at 8 and Sunday at 7. | Outdoor Idaho | Facebook

Nick and Andy are at North Higgins Lake State Park for a great spring adventure on land and on the lake. | MI Playground

22 reactions · 18 shares | The Civilian Conservation Corp played a critical role in the development of Michigan’s State Park System. Steve Smith takes us on a trip to North Higgins Lake State Park to discover the story behind Michigan’s first state tree nursery and the famed “CCC Boys” | "Destination Michigan" on WCMU | Facebook

2.9K views · 20 reactions | Higgins Lake | Buc's Northern Michigan Fishing Report | Facebook

Higgins Lake West access site | Buc's Northern Michigan Fishing Report

92K views · 430 reactions | A mechanical issue has drained Lake Alice in William O’Brien State Park. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said Monday that Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park, north of Stillwater, “has experienced a near total drawdown of its water level,” leaving only a stream running across the lake bed. Story by MPR News staff. Video captured by Kerem Yücel, edited by Anne Guttridge. | MPR News | Facebook