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close print view
Crow River Mouth
| Recognition:
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The Nature Conservancy Natural Areas Registry,
State of Michigan Forest Plan |
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| Size: |
520 acres |
| Location:
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In the
western portion of Mackinac County, on the shore of Lake Michigan |
| Management: |
Lake
Superior State Forest |
| Activities:
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Hiking, photography, hunting, nature
study, birdwatching, scenic vistas, camping (adjacent) |
Importance:
The shoreline of the area features interdunal wetlands that are
among the largest and most diverse in the state, placing them also
among the world’s best sites for this Great Lakes community. The
extensive “flats”--transitional areas between open dunes and
typical interdunal wetlands--are unique. Four Great Lakes endemic
plant species (found only in the Great Lakes region) are found in
the area. The low foredune and boreal forest (including some
old-growth) add to the diversity of the site, increasing the number
of species of plants and animals available for nature study. The
relatively undisturbed stretch of undeveloped shoreline provides the
opportunity for an uncommon recreational experience. |
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Photo by Denny Albert
Interdunal wetland
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Photo by Denny Albert
Flats
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