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    Great Turtle Park

    3.0 (2 reviews)

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    Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area - Trail

    Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area

    4.7(6 reviews)
    49.2 mi

    We love this spot for a bit of a view and some great stairs! You can also choose to go the 'back…read moreway' and hike through the woods to get to the overview which is what we do! I prefer going down stairs than up them so that is my secret hiking too! Always a lovely time to hike here as there is quiet and lots of tree cover so it is cooler and restful. The hike is not too strenuous but also not just a walk which is perfect. We didn't get many bugs which was also nice and could go without a walking stick too. I love that they have separate trails for biking and hiking as well as a disc golf course that meanders through the woods. We are usually almost alone when hiking which is perfect if you want to just focus on nature. The overview tends to be a bit busier so we did meet up with more people toward the end, but everyone is very kind and friendly. Love this spot and we go as often as we can!

    The hike starts off rough if you're unable to walk up 450+ steps. It definitely makes you wonder…read morehow good of shape you're in. There's plenty of benches along the large staircase to assist your travels. The overlook at the end of the stairs makes it worth it. Absolutely stunning. The view of all the house, trees, and lake blew me away. I could sit up there for hours. Once you reach the overlook, the hikes starts. It's a beautiful 2+ miles hike. Plenty of trees, animals, and plants to keep you company on the walk. I would live in the woods here If I was able.

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    River Road Sports Complex

    River Road Sports Complex

    4.5(2 reviews)
    38.7 mi

    It's a fun course that require lots of different shots. The fairways are fair but the rough for…read moresure is rough! I love to play a quick round here. There are 24 holes and it's very score-able.

    I wanted to go disc golfing over Labor Day Weekend. For some reason I feel the high heavens had…read moreother plans. the plan was to get to the course around 10 am so the heat wouldn't be too much of an issue. struggling with the motivation of a stubborn brother, we arrived at the course at 4:15 pm. dinner on the other side of town was supposed to take place around 6:30 pm. brother had never played before, so the plan was to just play 18 out of the 24 holes which meant I would not be able to check out the entire course. this was a sacrifice I was willing to make, but not necessarily enthused about. we get brother set up with a nice little innova disc package from Dunham's (apparently one of the few disc golf retailers that could be found in p-town). the course directions that were obtained from pdga.com were clear, concise, yet not so much about the "park is 1 mile down on the left..." If you've driven a mile and still haven't seen the park on the left, just drive farther. I would guess it's about 2-3 miles... but hey, I wasn't keeping track of the exact mileage. The course itself was very clearly marked, in fact, they even labeled the pro tees and the am tees and listed the distance to the basket. first hole: heavy brush and rough on one side, mini island of trees on the other. In order to get to the basket, you have to hook around go beyond the brush a little, but miss the tree island. brother did not execute the hooking. straight shot right into the brush. After a half hour of educating brother that you can't just give up looking for your disc after 5 minutes (the first hole of your first ever game) and that the one he lost was in fact the best of the bunch, I found his disc and we could continue the debasement to come. the holes are all pretty short compared to the other courses I have played. if you are not a skilled player and you don't want to spend half your time in the rough fishing for your discs, I highly recommend trying one of the other courses in the area...

    Marquette Park - Playground

    Marquette Park

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    This is a beautiful park, but be aware that geese run the show here. There is goose refuse…read moreeverywhere on the grass, so watch your step. But what's a little doo-doo between friends, right? It's worth overlooking dozens of turds to take in the view from the park. Marquette Park sits under Mackinac Fort, so every so often, you'll hear a loud boom coming from the general direction of the park. It sounds like something exploding. Is it something exploding?! No, not to worry: It's just the ammunitions demonstrations taking place right above the park at the fort. You'll probably, eventually, stumble upon a structure in the park that looks like a hut. This hut is actually a reproduction of a chapel that signifies the first European presence on Mackinac Island. Who knew! It's open during certain hours, so hopefully, when you visit it, it's open so you can peep inside. Like any good park, Marquette Park has a playground. The playground is pretty basic -- a couple of slides, some monkey bars, a few things to climb. But it's a playground, and kids will have fun. Kids tend to make the most out of everything! May we all be childlike in that way. There are some statues at this park, too. One of the main statues is the one depicting Father Jacques Marquette, a French priest who established Catholic missions in the Upper Peninsula. What else? Oh: One of the great things about this park is that it's centrally located. It's at the end of the main strip in downtown Mackinac Island. Just walk all the way down the street until you can't anymore, and you'll find Marquette Park. The park sits on a bit of a hill, so you'll see great views of the lake and the boats at the dock.

    One of the best two hours I've spent at Mackinac Island, Michigan is at Marquette Park. For some…read morereason, I was so tired when we arrived at Mackinac Island. So while the family rented bikes to ride and explore the island.....I just wanted to find a nice place to take a nap. I found the perfect place to rest, and that place was called Marquette Park. Marquette Park is located close to Fort Mackinac. The park is so green, and there are many shaded places to relax. I found a nice cool shaded grassy area, and I simply lied down & went to sleep. Maybe some folks thought I was just some homeless guy sleeping in the park, but I did not care cause I was exhausted. It was one of the best two hour naps that I've ever taken!! When I woke up, I chillaxed and people watched. There were many couples and families relaxing and walking around the park. Such a nice place to hangout while you are on Mackinac Island!

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