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Other Nature
Trails Of Interest In The Thumb Area
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Sanilac
Petroglyphs
800-35-THUMB
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The
Sanilac Petroglpyhs are located in ML:NAMESPACE
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County.
Located near Cass
City,
take M-53 to Bay
City Forestville
Rd.,
proceed East to Germania
Rd.
and turn South. Travel a half mile to the parking lot
located on the West Side of Germania Rd. Admission is
free. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day 11:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday to Sunday. Please allow two hours to tour the
Petroglyphs. Attractions include a mile long, self
guided walking trail featuring peaceful forests, the
nineteenth century logging camp and a 110 year old white
pine. The site is partially accessible to the
handicapped. |
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Sleeper
State
Park
6573
State Park Rd.
989.856.4411 |
Located
5 miles West of Caseville, this park has more than 4
miles of maintained trails available to those who wish
to hike or ski. These trails pass through a variety of
habitats, and are directly accessible from the
campground. Trails are groomed in the winter if there is
sufficient snow. Those using the trails also have access
to 2,200 acres of the Rush Lake State Game Area, an area
of forests and wetlands populated by many types of
wildlife. |
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Wagener
County Park
2671
S. Lakeshore Rd.
989.479.9131
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This
park is located 5 miles South of Harbor Beach. This park
comprises of 132 acres, with modern, tent camping and
camper cabins available, featuring nature trails
throughout the park. Open to the public, from May 1st to
October 15th. |
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Huron
County Nature Center
1-800-35-THUMB
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The
Huron County Nature Center-Wilderness Arboretum was
founded in 1990. The Huron County Board of Commissioners
established a 280 acre nature center in
Hume
Township
on property owned by the County since 1941. This tract,
includes the 120 acre wilderness arboretum, that has
been under the care of the Huron County Women's Clubs
for more than 50 years.
A
Wilderness Arboretum is a place where plants, birds,
insects, mammals, fungi-all things living or dead-are
protected for scientific and educational purposes and
for preservation of natural conditions. This tract of
alternating sand ridges and shallow swales is a haven
for nature lovers and environmentalists. Enjoy a
refreshing walk along one of the well kept trails in the
nature center.
Located
in Michigan's
Thumb, 9 miles East of Caseville or 9 miles West of Port
Austin just off of M-25, turn South on
Oak
Beach Rd.
to Loosemore
Rd. East
to the Nature
Center
entrance. 14 miles Northwest of Bad
Axe.
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Port
Crescent
State
Park
1775
Port Austin
Rd.
989.738.8663 |
Located
5 miles Southwest of Port Austin on M-25. Our trail
system totals almost 6 miles of varied terrain; 2 ½
miles for hiking or cross country skiing, accessible
from the campground or across a steel bridge near the
organization area. There are 3 ½ Miles of wood-chipped
trails traversing the Day Use area where hikers,
joggers, skiers, hunters all enjoy the great outdoors.
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 Accessible
To All Of Our Citizens
Because we want The Huron County Nature Center
to be available to ALL of the Citizens
of Huron County and Michigan we have established a handicapped
accessible trail. This paved trail through the beautiful
wooded acres is dotted by bridges and observation decks. No
matter what your physical condition, this trail is an
enjoyable adventure in nature. |
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New
Building!
After years of planning the board of
directors have announced that a new educational building is
coming to the Huron County Nature Center.
The building is a
2500 square foot modular classroom donated by the Huron County
Intermediate School District. The HISD has made this building
available for us if we pay for moving it to the Center and
have a foundation put up. The Building, as shown below, has a
24'x36' classroom, a beautiful reception area, offices and
several smaller classrooms. With the foundation complete,
the building was placed at the nature center and we will
be installing solar security and plans are underway to make
our new building totally solar. If you would like to
contribute to our "Earth Friendly" bulding, please do so.
We can use all the help you are able to
provide. |
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Now online:
The Huron County
Nature Center lesson plans are now available as a download.
These are great for classes wanting to use the center for
learning.
Follow this link |
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NATURE CENTER NEEDS
YOU!
The Huron County Nature Center Wilderness Arboretum
is a non-profit organization run and staffed by volunteers who
love nature and Huron County. If you would like to participate
as a volunteer, we welcome you. To become a volunteer please
print out the Volunteer Form and Mail to: Duane Wurst
7234
Berne Rd., Pigeon, MI 48755
VOLUNTEER FORM
MEMBERSHIP
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