Historic Mill Creek Discovery ParkMill Creek, located on US-23 a few miles south-east of Mackinaw
City, was constructed by Scotsman Robert Campbell in 1780, making
it one of the first industrial sites in the Great Lakes area. The
mill, now reconstructed, provided sawn lumber for the Mackinac
Island settlers. Today the water-powered sawmill sits in a
delightful wooded setting among nature trails and forest management
displays, providing an interesting attraction for numerous
visitors. Demonstrations are given of logs being sawn, craftsmen in
period dress show how houses were built and a nature programme to
encourage visitors to discover the area's flora and fauna is
offered. The site includes a picnic area, or there is a cookhouse
serving lunches and snacks. The surrounding area includes four
miles (6km) of nature trails that bypass an active beaver
colony.
Website: www.mackinacparks.com
Email: mackinacparks@michigan.gov
Telephone: (231) 436 4100
Opening Time: Daily 9am-4:30pm (2 May to 8 June, and 19 August to 7
October); 9am-5:03pm (9 June to 18 August).
Admission: $8 adults, $4.75 children 6-17. |
RSS Feeds
Find a Restaurant in Your City
