If you’ve been looking for a good reason to dust off the quad, dirt bike, or side-by-side and hit the trails, Michigan is handing you one on a silver platter in mid-August. Get our free mobile appThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources has set its second Free ORV Weekend of the year for Saturday, August 15, and Sunday, August 16, 2026. Hit the Trails For Free August 15-16For two full days, both Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can legally ride all 4,000+ miles of state-designated off-road trails, routes, and six scramble areas without needing to buy an ORV license or trail permit. Rigs : Bring your own machine or rental (the DNR doesn't provide them). Seems like the perfect excuse to load up the trailer and spend a couple of days outdoors before summer winds down.