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Grab your friends and family, get outside, and go exploring! 50 new adventures await all across the beautiful state of Michigan. This one is known as Adventure 20. Each new adveuture takes you to a new location surrounded by natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Adventure 20:
Located in Grayling, MI Hartwick Pines State Park has more than 9700 acres to roam. Hartwick Pines State Park, located in Grayling, one of the largest state parks in the Lower Peninsula. It is named for its 49 acres of old-growth pine forest, some of the last remaining in the state. The park’s rolling hills overlook the valley of the East Branch of the AuSable River, four small lakes and unique timber lands. The park is home to a seasonal modern campground, year-round rustic cabin, group-use area, boat launches, a picnic area and 21 miles of year-round trails, including the accessible, 1.25-mile paved Old Growth Forest Trail located adjacent to the visitor center. Hartwick Pines is a great destination for hiking, paddling, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hunting, fishing, birding and exploring Michigan’s great outdoors.
The Hartwick Pines Visitor Center is a gateway to one of Michigan’s last stands of majestic old-growth pine forest.
Situated among the towering trees along the Old Growth Forest Trail a quarter-mile walk from the visitor center, the Hartwick Pines Logging Museum depicts the state's 19th-century logging era, when Michigan led the nation in sawed lumber production. Historical interpretation is provided by the Michigan History Center. This park is open year round and does require an admission fee or recreation passport (available through the MI DNR).
Other Information:
-Picnic Area
-Boat Launch
-Hiking
-Cross-Country Skiing
-Snowshoeing
-Hunting
-History Programs
-Modern Bathrooms
-Not available 24/7
A land use permit has been obtained for this location.