Sightseeing
Trails & Facilities: A paved road takes you to the dark sky viewing and the trailhead. Nearly 4½ miles of trails for cross-country skiing, hiking, birdwatching, mountain biking, stargazing, and picnicking are all available at the Headlands. The property also includes a guest house for public rental. Contact Emmet County at 231.347.6536 for details or visit www.emmetcounty.org.
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands RdTrails & Facilities: A large parking lot lies adjacent to the Elizabeth Kennedy Nature Center. A total of 1½ miles of trail, dune observation platform, pond observation platform, gazebo, amphitheatre, and seasonal guided programs all make this an excellent family destination.
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Thorne Swift Nature Preserve
6696 Lower Shore DrTrails & Facilities: A large parking lot lies adjacent to the Elizabeth Kennedy Nature Center. A total of 1½ miles of trail, dune observation platform, pond observation platform, gazebo, amphitheatre, and seasonal guided programs all make this an excellent family destination.
Uncle Franks Apple Town
4333 US-31Inland Waterway Nature Preserve
7972 Inland Waterway Nature TrailAreas of interest to the public:
Interpretative facilities and trails
Replica fish transportation rail car
Show pond featuring fish
Broodstock facility with adult brown trout and rainbow trout on-site
Egg-take activities from late September into early January (public is welcome to watch!)
Underwater viewing chamber to see fish in native habitat
Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center
3377 US-31Areas of interest to the public:
Interpretative facilities and trails
Replica fish transportation rail car
Show pond featuring fish
Broodstock facility with adult brown trout and rainbow trout on-site
Egg-take activities from late September into early January (public is welcome to watch!)
Underwater viewing chamber to see fish in native habitat
Deadman's Hill Overlook
Deadmans Hill RoadGreat place to view the fall covers
Food scene
Brutus Camp Deli
4086 U.S. 31The Dutch Oven Bakery
7611 US-31