July 30th is International Friendship Day http://www.un.org/en/events/friendshipday/) and August 2nd is Friendship Day (http://holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/August/friendshipday.htm). Catch up with your friends and enjoy the summer weather with a Michigan Activity Pass (http://www.michiganactivitypass.info)! Here are some park destinations that participate in the Michigan Activity Pass program: Bay City State Recreation Area, Bay City - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--344721--evt,00.html (Saginaw Bay Waterfowl Festival, August 1-2) Fayette Historic State Park, Garden - http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=417&type=SPRK (Heritage Day, second Saturday in August) Leelanau State Park, Northport - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--358481--evt,00.html (Introduction to Backpacking and Camping, July 31st) North Higgins Lake State Park, Roscommon - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--359494--evt,00.html (visit with Smokey the Bear on August 1st) Palms Book State Park, Manistique - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,,7-153--350157--evt,00.html (they have a family fun day on August 1st) Walker Tavern Historic Site, Brooklyn - http://www.michigan.gov/mhc/0,,7-282--274024--evt,00.html (Check out their Farmers Market and a Historic Baseball game on August 2) Happy International Friendship Day and Friendship Day!