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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: MackinacState 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 MillCreekStateHistoricPark 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: MackinacState Historic Parks, Michigan
Department of History, Arts and Libraries.
Restrooms
– located at the VisitorCenter. 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. VisitorCenter
– 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 VisitorCenter. 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.
Wildlife
Viewing 
