Travel Planner
“The Last of the Old Growth Forests in Michigan”
Episode #2105 Travel Planner
We take a trip to the last old growth forest in Michigan. One of the largest state parks in the Lower Peninsula, Hartwick Pines features 49 acres of old-growth pine forest, a visitor center and logging museum, a modern campground and 21 miles of trails.
Hartwick Pines State Park
Location: 3612 State Park Drive - Grayling MI
Phones: (989) 348-7068
Hours: 8am - 10pm Year Round
With an area of 9,672 acres, Hartwick Pines is one of the largest state parks in the Lower Peninsula. The park's rolling hills, which are built of ancient glacial deposit, overlook the valley of the East Branch of the AuSable River, four small lakes and unique timber lands. The principal feature of this park is the 49-acre forest of old growth pines which gives the park its name. This forest is a reminder of Michigan's past importance in the pine lumber industry as well as a source of inspiration for the future of our forests. The park is rich in scenic beauty and because of the different habitats it encompasses, there is ample subject matter for the sports person, photographer, or naturalist throughout the year.
- Hartwick Pines State Park [Grayling Visitor's Bureau]
- Hartwick Pines State Park [Michigan DNR]
Dirty Smoke of the 222 BBQ & Pizza
Location: 10100 E Airport Road (Trails End Motel) - Saint Helen, MI 48656
Phone: (989) 389-3222
Dirty Smoke of the 222 features BBQ that’s been perfected over 25+ years, Detroit Style Deep Dish Pizza made with attitude and a touch of Dirty Smoke, specialty Dawgs, Kettle Corn and more. Located at the Trails End Motel on Airport Road in St. Helen.
- Dirty Smoke of the 222 BBQ & Pizza [Facebook]
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