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Mill Creek features a water-powered sawmill. Living history
and/or natural history demonstrations are presented
every hour on the hour. A naturalist is available
for questions between presentations.
Photo: Mackinac State Historic Parks
Nature trails and scenic overlooks
provide a view of the wildlife and natural resources
of this site, while the working sawmill and visitor
center give a look at the rich history of the Straits
of Mackinac and Mackinac Island. Most of Mill Creek
State Historic Park is densely wooded and covered by
one of the following five forest types: northern hardwoods,
upland aspen, lowland aspen, mixed pine, or lowland
cedar swamp. Mill Creek is open early May through mid-October.
Call ahead or visit the park’s Web site for a schedule
of events and activities within the park.
Three and a half miles of nature trails
meander through the park's 625 wooded acres.
Hike the Beaver Pond Trail to see the
dams and lodges of several families of beavers. Watch
for these shy mammals at dawn and dusk. Deer, grouse,
and woodcock may be seen on the Aspen-Wildlife Forest
Trail. Watch for barred or great horned owls in the
trees along the Sugar Shack Forest Trail. Listen for
the songs of ovenbirds, American redstarts, black-throated
green warblers, rose-breasted grosbeaks, veerys, and
other forest songbirds as you explore the park. Enjoy
the living history and natural history programs presented
on the hour throughout the day by the park’s historic
interpreters and naturalists.
Directions
From Cheboygan, take US-23 north about 13 miles
to the park entrance on the left (south) side of the road.
Ownership: Mackinac State Historic Parks, Michigan
Department of History, Arts and Libraries.
Restrooms – located at the Visitor
Center. Trails – 3.5 miles of nature trails, 2 miles
barrier free. Trails include interpretive panels, ramps, stairs,
bridges and boardwalks. Picnic – A large picnic area near the buildings,
with a concession stand serving lunches and refreshments. Visitor Center – interpretive displays, audio-visual
programs, and presentations by naturalists on cultural and natural
history of Mill Creek and the Straits of Mackinac. Drinking Water – fountain located at the Visitor
Center. Entry Fee -- Adult $7.50, Children, age 6 to
17, $4.50, children age five and under free. (Fees 2003 and
2004). Barrier Free – over half (about two miles)
of the nature trails and all the public buildings are barrier
free.
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