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The park was created in 1925 by Huron County; it became a state park in 1927. The Civilian Conservation Corps was active in the park in the 1940s, building the park's Outdoor Center. In 1944, the park was renamed to honor former Michigan Governor Albert E. Sleeper, who signed the legislation authorizing the state park system. [2] Economic analysis
Lake Michigan: Holland State Park: Ottawa: 142 acres 57 ha: 1926: Lake Macatawa, Lake Michigan: Indian Lake State Park: Schoolcraft: 567 acres 229 ha: 1932: Indian Lake: Interlochen State Park: Grand Traverse: 187 acres 76 ha: 1917: Green Lake, Duck Lake: First state park created under Michigan state parks system Keith J. Charters Traverse City ...
The Edward E. Hartwick Memorial Building is a 1-1/2 story rustic log structure built entirely of Michigan pine, and is one of the few remaining examples of the rustic log architecture used in the 1920s and 1930s by the Michigan State Park system. 3: M-72–Au Sable River Bridge: M-72–Au Sable River Bridge: December 9, 1999
Lake Township is a civil township of Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 657 at the 2020 census. [3] Albert E. Sleeper State Park and Rush Lake State Game Area are both within the township.
Rush Lake State Game Area is located in Lake Township, Huron County, Michigan. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the Michigan DNR Wildlife Division. [ 2 ] The area is 2,102 acres in size and is being managed for the following featured species; eastern wild turkey , mallard , and common pheasant .
Rockport State Recreation Area is a 4,237-acre (17.15 km 2) state park located along the shore of Lake Huron in Alpena and Presque Isle counties in the state of Michigan, United States. It is operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and was established in 2012. The park contains limestone formations and an old limestone quarry.
Life Saving Station Informational Site Mouth of the Two Hearted River, Two Hearted River Forest Campground, east of County Road 423 Newberry vicinity December 12, 1979: Watershed between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan: Roadside Park on M-28, west of M-117: Newberry vicinity February 12, 1959
The park was created after the lighthouse property was declared surplus by the United States Government. The 1960 Michigan state legislature authorized the purchase of 175 acres on Tawas Point for $29,250. [4] Development of the park began in 1964, with the park officially opening in 1966. A beach pavilion was added to the site in 1993.