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Seven Bridges

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Bridges, Nature .

Seven Bridges Nature Area is located between Kalkaska and Rapid City. Its hiking paths and bridges meander across streams and creeks in a lush green forest. The times I have visited there are few people in this little piece of wilderness. It seems like a hidden gem that I think few people know about. If you are looking for someplace to connect with nature be sure to check out the Seven Bridges Nature Area on Valley Road.

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Pigeon River Foot Bridge

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Bridges, Nature .

This foot bridge crosses over the Pigeon River in the Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve near Indian River. The preserve has five miles of hiking trails that wind their way along the river. It is also home to the Nature Megaphone that you can read about in my post HERE

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The Chimney in the Woods

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Nature .

This chimney stands along the shores of Wagner Lake between Rose City and Mio. I am not sure what its story is but it sits in a group campsite. I am thinking it was built for the campsite but I am not sure. It is a beautiful looking stone chimney.

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A Grand Hike

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in autumn, Nature .

It is an enjoyable hike along the Grand River in Grand Ledge, especially in the Autumn time. They say a pic is worth a thousand words so I figure I will let it speak for itself.

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The Summit of Isabella

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in autumn, Nature .

One of my readers told me about Bundy Hill in Isabella county. It is the highest point in the county at 1270 feet and has been recently been turned into a nature preserve. Since I was in the area recently I stopped by to check it out. From the parking lot on West River Road near Lake Isabella are a few trails. One of the trails is a history trail with signs along the path describing the town that once stood in the area. Unfortunately, nothing remains of the town today.

At the end of the half-mile long history trail was a sign with an arrow and the word “summit.” I figured I was here I might as well go to the summit. It sounded nice but if you are unfamiliar with the word it means the top of a hill or mountain. It was a nice walk but uphill all the way. My middle-aged body is not accustomed to walking uphill for long distances. It was not too strenuous but more than I planned on doing for a quick trip. I got about half way and was thinking about heading back to the jeep but then I figured I went this far.

I got to the summit and encased in concrete is a U.S. geological survey benchmark. It was a pleasant surprise. I have been finding a lot of them lately and different landmarks around Michigan. After looking a the benchmark I made my trip back down the hill. If you know how gravity works it was a lot easier hiking down than it was up. I don’t have any plans on climbing Everest soon but Bundy Hill was a nice hike and one more place I can say I visited in Michigan.    

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The Nature Megaphone

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Nature .

This large tubular structure sits on a hill overlooking a valley near the Pigeon River. You can sit inside it and it pulls in the surrounding sounds. The Nature Megaphone was constructed in 2019 by students of Petoskey High School Building Trades from lumber donated by the Petoskey Home Depot. The megaphone is located in the Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve east of Indian River in the northern Lower Peninsula.

It is about a mile hike through the woods to get to the megaphone. It is not the easiest of hikes, and it was a little muddy in spots when I went, but it is worth the trip.

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Pigeon River Horseshoe Bend

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in autumn, Nature .

The Pigeon River winds its way through the northern Lower Peninsula and into Mullet Lake. I found this spot off a seasonal road east of Indian River years ago. The river makes a horseshoe bend next to the road. It reminds me of the Grand Canyon Horseshoe Bend. Albeit not as grand as the Grand Canyon but a beautiful spot to take in nature as water slowly passes on around the bend.

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The Road Along the Peshekee River

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Nature, upper peninsula .

The Peshekee River is a tributary of Lake Michigamme and flows through the Huron Mountains. The Peshenkee Grade ( county rd 607 ) runs along the rocky river. It was originally part of a failed railroad that ran through the Huron Mountains. It is a beautiful drive as it meanders along the river and crosses it at a few spots. The recently paved section of the road is a wonderful drive. The old pavement is probably the roughest paved road that I have ever driven down. I am assuming it is from all the heavy logging trucks hauling timber. Anyways, it is still worth a trip down this historic road and if you travel far enough you can find the Rock Cut for the old railroad. You can see my post for it HERE. 

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Irontone Spring

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Nature, Waterfalls .

North of Gaylord on old 27 is a roadside park. A small creek runs through it with a couple of bridges that cross the flowing water. The water comes from a natural spring known as the Irontone Spring. The park is Frank Wilkinson Park named in honor of Frank Wilkinson who was the first Otsego County road commissioner. He owned the property and deeded it to the county after his death. Next time you are heading up north take a break from I-75 and travel along old 27. Be sure to stop at the little roadside park at Irontone Springs.

 

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Mount Pisgah

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Nature, Parks .

Mt. Pisgah located in Holland State Park is not the tallest mountain in the state but at 157 feet and over 200 hundred steps I was feeling the burn as I climbed the stairway.

I was curious about the name Mt. Pisgah and I leared that was the name of the mountain that Moses climbed to view the promise land.

At the top of Holland Michigan’s Mt Pisgah, you will be rewarded with a view of Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan along with the Holland Harbor Lighthouse known as “Big Red”

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