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Special Events at Historic Mill Creek Opening Day at Historic Mill Creek Discovery ParkMay 5th, 2008 Twilight HikeAugust 20th, 2008 |
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   Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
THE ADVENTURE TOUR What does the Adventure Tour consist of? A park naturalist will guide you on the nature tour, talking about the wildlife and plant life within the park. You will cross the Forest Canopy Bridge and then soar down the Eagle’s Flight Zip Line. The Nature Trail Climbing Wall is the final stage of your adventure.
How much does the tour cost? The Adventure Tour costs $5 per person per tour in addition to general park admission.
What if I want to take the zip line but not go on the bridge, or vice-versa? You can still do this. The Adventure Tour costs the same, whether one, two or three of its features are utilized.
How long will the tour last? Approximately 40 minutes
Where does the tour begin? At "Eagle's Landing", the landing platform of the Eagle's Flight Zip Line, which is located right by the Mill Creek pond.
What are the requirements of participation in the tour? You must:
Must a parent or legal guardian accompany children? Yes, if you’re under 12 years old, you must have a parent or legal guardian accompany you on the tour.
What if it rains? For safety reasons, Adventure Tours will be suspended if it rains. If you’ve already purchased your ticket, your money will be refunded.
What other new features were added to the park? Children will discover an appreciation for nature and history by playing in the Water Power Station, sponsored by Presque Isle Electric and Gas Co-op, our local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, and in the Forest Friends Play Area. Plus, visitors can take advantage of the Treetop Discovery Tower, which is due to be completed by the end of June. Climb 40-feet to the top of the tower and view the nearby Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Island from the prospective of an eagle.
Why were all of these new features chosen to be part of Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park? These features were carefully chosen because they will have minimal impact on the environment and promote an appreciation for and understanding of the parks many natural resources while also offering fun and exciting adventures for guests. Visitors will be guided in small groups through the nature course while the guide informs them of the many different plant and animal species present in the Mill Creek environment. In addition, the trail work that we are undertaking will allow visitors to access many peaceful, scenic locations along the creek that weren’t universally accessible to everyone only a few years ago. Click on a link below to learn more about these new features. ABOUT HISTORIC MILL CREEK DISCOVERY PARK 9001 US-23, GPS coordinates: N 45-degrees 44.757; W 084-degrees 40.344 In addition to the Adventure Tour, also enjoy the other Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park favorites, like the 18th-century water powered sawmill with demonstrations, demonstrations in the saw pit area, a nature program, 3.5 miles of nature trails, and reconstructed buildings with exhibits. The David Armour Visitor's Center provides exhibits, a museum store full of great nature and history-themed gifts, and hot and cold lunch foods, drinks, and snacks. As the Straits of Mackinac's first industrial complex, this site provided lumber for the settlement of Mackinac Island in the 1790s. Today, we demonstrate both hand-saw techniques and the power of a water-driven sawmill embedded in scenic Mill Creek. Pets on leashes are welcome. View more Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park information by clicking on the links below:
Historic Mill Creek Interpretation
04/11/2008 Thrilling New Adventure Tour and Children’s 02/11/2008 Construction on Schedule at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park: Website Addition Provides Details 01/04/2008 Mackinac State Historic Parks Awarded Re-accreditation by the American Association of Museums Archives |
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