Locations
Antrim Creek Natural Area
The largest stretch of contiguous, undeveloped shoreline remaining within the entire 132 miles of bay coastline between Norwood and Northport. It supports an incredible array of natural diversity including hardwood forest, forested wetland, conifer swamp, shrub thicket, meadow, wet meadow and coastal dune.
Torch Bay Nature Preserve
Situated on Lake Michigan’s East Grand Traverse Bay, this 37-acre property offers marked trails, a viewing platform, interpretive signage and shoreline habitat worth exploring.
Grass River Natural Area
1,502-acre nature preserve surrounding the Grass River in the heart of Antrim County. Seven miles of trails include long stretches of boardwalk through northern fen and cedar wetlands.
Elk Rapids Harbor
Harbor area on East Grand Traverse Bay that can host waterfowl and migrating birds.
Maple Bay Natural Area
452 acres and 1.75 miles of trail along Grand Traverse Bay shoreline including dune zones and rare dune-swale habitat supporting several endangered plant species.
Skegemog Lake Wildlife Area
3,300 acres of peatland, conifer and hardwood swamp, upland forest and grassland with more than seven miles of shoreline along Skegemog Lake and the Torch River.
Leelanau State Park & Grand Traverse Lighthouse
Lake Michigan shoreline and wooded habitat at the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula.
Lighthouse West Natural Area
42 acres with Lake Michigan shoreline and trails through dune and forest habitat.
Leelanau State Park
More than 1,000 acres with eight miles of trails through wooded dunes and along Lake Michigan shoreline.
Kehl Lake Natural Area
Wetland and mixed forest habitat surrounding Kehl Lake with trails and a marsh viewing platform.
Peterson Park
Lake Michigan shoreline park with viewing platform and stairway access to the beach.
Houdek Dunes Natural Area
Wooded dune preserve with more than three miles of trails and habitat along Houdek Creek.
Clay Cliffs Natural Area
104 acres of forested bluff and trail overlooking Lake Michigan.
Leland Harbor
Working harbor and shoreline area that can host waterfowl and loons.
Whaleback Natural Area
One-mile trail through wooded hills with views of Lake Michigan.
Pyramid Point
Trail through meadow and forest leading to high bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan.
Good Harbor Beach Access
Lake Michigan beach access that can attract shorebirds and gulls.
Shalda Creek
Short walk along Shalda Creek to Lake Michigan.
Good Harbor Bay Trail
Shaded forest loop trail through mixed woodland habitat.
Swanson Preserve
Trail and boardwalk through cedar forest leading to Little Traverse Lake.
Sleeping Bear Point Trail
Loop trail through open dune habitat in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Alligator Hill Trail
Nine miles of trails through hilly terrain overlooking Lake Michigan and Big Glen Lake.
Empire Bluffs Trail
Short but steep trail leading to a high bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.
Platte River Point
The mouth of the Platte River where it meets Lake Michigan, often excellent for migrating shorebirds and waterfowl.
Arcadia Dunes (C.S. Mott Preserve)
Large preserve with extensive trail system through forest and dune habitat.
Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve
Coastal marsh with extensive wetlands and boardwalk where more than 250 bird species have been observed.