Matonich supports ORV trail extension to Lake Gogebic Park

By RALPH ANSAMI

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IRONWOOD — Michigan Natural Resources Chair John Matonich said he’d like to see an off-road vehicle trail extended to the Lake Gogebic State Park.

Speaking at last week’s NRC meeting at Gogebic Community College, Matonich said there’s already a trail there, but it’s not a DNR-sanctioned route.

“I’d like to see it done,” he said.

The NRC heard a report that the Baraga State Park filled up with campers on Labor Day weekend and camping has been up as much as 10 percent in state parks.

Matonich said the increase in campers at the Baraga park might be attr...