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How long is the Pere Marquette trail?
The Pere Marquette State Trail is a bicycle and multi-use trail in lower Michigan, running 55 miles through Clare, Lake, and Osceola Counties. Intersecting with the White Pine Trail in Reed City, the trail is paved in areas, with a ballast or cinder surface elsewhere.
Are dogs allowed at Pere Marquette State Park?
Pets are welcome in the park. Dogs must remain on a leash and be cleaned up after.
How big is Pere Marquette State Park?
8,000-acres
Welcome to the most beautiful park in Illinois with over 8,000-acres of picturesque beauty to explore.
Are dogs allowed at Muskegon Beach?
The beach is located just South of Grand Haven State Park. Leashed dogs are allowed on the beach south of the swim buoys from Memorial Day – Labor Day (only before 11am and after 5pm). Dogs must always be kept on a 6-foot leash and never left unattended.
How long is the Bay City Rail Trail?
This interconnected 17.5 mile network of pedestrian walkways provides non-motorized, handicapped-accessible pathways linking the full range of our community landscapes; from Bay City’s highly popular riverfront at Veteran’s Memorial Park, to the City’s center, and back out again through woodlands and marshes to …
Are Michigan state parks dog friendly?
Generally speaking, pets are welcome in Michigan state parks and campgrounds, state forest campgrounds, state-managed harbors, state-designated trails and boat launches (except for some sites during certain times of the year).
Is Clare MI an Irish town?
Clare: The city at the intersection of U.S.-10 and U.S.-127 is known as the Gateway to the North, but it also has a strong Irish heritage. Clare is one of several northern Lower Peninsula counties named for counties in Ireland (others include Wexford, Antrim and Roscommon).
Can You bike to Pere Marquette State Park?
This is the only trail for biking, it is illegal to bike on hiking trails. Pere Marquette State Park is located off of the Illinois River and near the Illinois River and Mississippi River confluence. This location allows ample opportunities for the visiting public to view our national bird. Have you ever seen our national bird, the bald eagle?
What is there to do at Pere Marquette?
Pere Marquette’s Visitor Center has a 3-D map of the park and wealth of other displays and exhibits concerning the Illinois River, wildlife habitat, local history and geology. Fall color drives are popular along the wooded ravines and riverside roadways at and near Pere Marquette.
How do I make reservations for Pere Marquette State Park?
Make your reservations by visiting the link below or calling us at 618-786-3323 Pere Marquette State Park is a nature lover’s paradise.
What kind of camps does Pere Marquette have?
Popular among scout groups is the Youth Tent Camp Area, also known as Duncan Hill. This separate campground offers a picnic shelter and tables, pit-type toilets and drinking water. For large organized groups, Pere Marquette operates three Organized Group Camps.