DNR announces public land auctions

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced seven auctions of state-managed surplus land throughout Michigan.

Auctions will happen Aug. 3 in Grayling, Aug. 4 in Boyne Falls, Aug.5 in Sault Ste. Marie, Aug. 14 in Clare, Aug. 15 in Rogers City, Aug. 20 in Muskegon and Aug. 22 in Manistee. In a news release, the state said “proceeds provide future outdoor recreation opportunities in keeping with the mission of the” DNR.

Information on the properties for sale, locations of the auctions and pre-registration is available online at tax-sale.info. Information can also be had by visiting michigan.gov/landforsale, writing to the DNR Real Estate Services Section, P.O. Box 30448, Lansing, MI 48909-7948, or calling 517-284-5940.