Michigan's Best Nature Centers and Wilderness Preserves

Description

Explore More of Michigan's Wild Places Plan a trip to these special destinations, and find rare beauty at some of the finest wilderness preserves and nature centers in the country. Michigan's state and national parks are renowned for their splendor; similarly, and equally stunning, the wilderness preserves and nature centers of the Great Lakes State beckon with adventure and beauty. This book by Michigan native Matt Forster is your introduction to 54 natural and scenic locales-and why you should visit each one. Discover hidden gems that most visitors, even residents, might not know about, with full-color photographs, highlights, and neat-to-know details about each site. There are even programs for children and field trip opportunities. The sites are organized by region, providing a good introduction to Michigan's geography and ecosystems. So learn about and enjoy the protected, peaceful, and pure outdoor wonders of Michigan. You'll like what you find here.

Matt Forster has traveled all around Michigan. He has written travel guides, including Best Tent Camping: Michigan, and an iPhone app. When not touring the Rockies or exploring the Great Lakes, Forster and his wife are often hiking local trails or paddling a canoe full of kids. He is also an editor and a theologian. He lives in Clarkston, MI.