The Emmet County Water Quest Geo-trail will take participants to both famous and obscure places in Emmet County to learn about locations and people that made the county famous.
This cache is part of the Emmet County Water Quest Geo-Trail. When discovering the “wet” historic places in Emmet County each cache will provide a specific answer to a question on the passport. Information and the passport can be downloaded from the Emmet County web site http://www.emmetcounty.org/geocache/
Once 25 of the caches in this tour have been completed, the passport can be taken to Emmet County Building, Suite 178 or mailed to Beth Eckerle, Emmet County Building, Suite 178, 200 Division St., Petoskey, MI 49770 to receive a collectable souvenir coin for this series.
Larks Lake is a shallow lake with a surface area of 243 acres. It is one of the hidden gems of Northern Michigan. This lake provides an escape where one can go enjoy a relaxing day on the water in relative peace; soaking up sights and sounds of the lake ecosystem. The lake is fed by springs. It empties into Brush Creek, then drains into the west branch of the Maple River, leading ultimately to Burt Lake.
In 1915 a Pioneer Association was formed at Larks Lake to preserve the natural beauty of these grounds for posterity and as a memorial to the settlers of northern Emmet County. Annual picnics honoring the pioneers were held until 1932, with programs that featured singing, recollections of early days, speeches, and contests. The association deeded the park to Emmet County in 1950.