Michigan
Parks
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National Park
Isle Royale
Houghton, MI
Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled solitude and adventures for backpackers, hikers, boaters, kayakers, canoeists and scuba divers. Here, amid stunning scenic beauty, you'll find opportunities for reflection and discovery, and make memories that last a lifetime.
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National Historical Park
Keweenaw
Calumet, MI
From 7,000 years ago to the 1900s people mined Keweenaw copper. Native peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arrived in the 1800s in a great mineral rush, developing thriving industries and cosmopolitan communities. Though the mines have since closed, their mark is still visible on the land and people.
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National Heritage Area
Motor Cities
Detroit, MI
If you are interested in automotive history, then MotorCities National Heritage Area is the place to be. Tour the factory where Henry Ford created and built the Model T. Learn the stories behind the creation of General Motors and DamilerChrysler. Come with us and learn about the long and sometimes tenuous relationship between Labor and Industry while experiencing southeast Michigan.
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National Scenic Trail
North Country
Seven States-New York to North Dakota , MI,MN,ND,NY,OH,PA,WI
From New York to North Dakota, you're never far from a great outdoor adventure. When completed the trail will be the longest continuous hiking trail in the United States. The trail links scenic, natural, historic, and cultural areas across seven states allowing visitors to experience a variety of northern landscapes. Come and experience your America, at a walking pace.
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National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks
Munising, Grand Marais, MI
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes.
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National Battlefield Park
River Raisin
MI
River Raisin National Battlefield Park preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath in Monroe and Wayne counties in SE Michigan. The Battle resulted in the greatest victory for Tecumseh’s American Indian confederation and the greatest defeat for the U.S. The resulting rally cry “Remember the Raisin” spurred support for the rest of the war.
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National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Empire, MI
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.
By The Numbers
- 5 National Parks
- 2,386,613 Visitors to National Parks
- $204,400,000 Economic Benefit from National Park Tourism »
- $1,822,003,514 of Rehabilitation Projects Stimulated by Tax Incentives (since 1995) »
- $81,993,029 of Land & Water Conservation Fund Appropriated for Projects (since 1965) »
- $36,012,281 in Historic Preservation Grants (since 1969) »
- 29 Certified Local Governments »
- 76 Community Conservation & Recreation Projects (since 1987) »
- 4,504 Acres Transferred by Federal Lands to Parks for Local Parks and Recreation (since 1948) »
- 189,461 Hours Donated by Volunteers »
- 1 National Heritage Area »
- 1 National Trails Managed by NPS »
- 1,831 National Register of Historic Places Listings »
- 41 National Historic Landmarks »
- 12 National Natural Landmarks »
- 632 Places Recorded by Heritage Documentation Programs »
- 2,715,674 Objects in National Park Museum Collections »
- 468 Archeological Sites in National Parks »
- 5 Threatened & Endangered Species in National Parks »
- 1 Teaching with Historic Places Lesson Plan »
- 4 Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itineraries »
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These numbers are just a sample of the National Park Service's work. Figures are for the fiscal year that ended 9/30/2015.