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State Parks

State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the sub-national level within those nations which use “state” as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational potential.

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Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula near Paradise, Tahquamenon Falls State Park is the second largest state park in Michigan. Although many visitors come to this 48,000-acre wilderness gem to see the falls, the park has many other places for you to explore and experience. The park has more than 40 miles of hiking trails, 13 inland lakes, 24 miles of the Tahquamenon River and approximately 20,000 acres of natural area.

Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center

Located on the grounds of the Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery, the visitor center provides programs that tell the remarkable tale of the Great Lakes fisheries and the vital role played by hatcheries. Individuals of all ages will enjoy the opportunity to learn about a variety of fish species, their life cycles and habitats and how we work to protect and conserve Michigan’s lakes, rivers and streams.

Hartwick Pines Visitor Center and Logging Museum

The Hartwick Pines Visitor Center, at Hartwick Pines State Park, draws thousands of visitors, campers and school children each year to see one of Michigan’s last stands of majestic old-growth pine forest. Miles of trails offer hikers of all ages and abilities the chance to explore the diverse wildlife and forest landscapes

Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center

The Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center, located in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, introduces visitors to the rich wilderness heritage of this 60,000-acre park. Set alongside the largest old-growth hardwood-hemlock forest in the Great Lakes region, the center features exhibits and programs that tell the story of Michigan’s rugged Upper Peninsula.

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

Located in the heart of Detroit, along a portion of the city’s Detroit Riverwalk, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is conveniently located near many major downtown attractions and rovides easy access for fishing, biking, walking and rollerblading on a paved trail.

Belle Isle Park

Belle Isle Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, provides spectacular views of Detroit to the North and Canada to the south. It’s home to the James Scott Memorial Fountain, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Belle Isle Aquarium, the Ralph Wilson Gateway, a golf course and many more cultural and natural attractions.

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