Thompson's Harbor State Park is a remote and largely undeveloped public recreation area on Lake Huron covering 5,109 acres (2,068 ha) in Presque Isle County, Michigan.[4] The state park's seven point five miles (12.1 km) of pristine shoreline encompass a varying terrain of second growth forest, limestone cobble beaches, and deep sand dunes.[5] The park's flora and fauna include a large population of dwarf lake iris as well as more than one hundred bird species, coyotes, deer, and possibly black bear.[6] The park offers six miles (9.7 km) of trails for hikers and cross-country skiers, rustic cabins, and opportunities for sea kayaking.[4] The park was designated a Michigan "dark sky preserve" in 2016.[7]
| Thompson's Harbor State Park | |
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  Location in Michigan  Thompson's Harbor State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Krakow Township, Presque Isle County, Michigan, United States |
| Nearest city | Rogers City, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 45°20′30″N 83°34′05″W / 45.34167°N 83.56806°W[2] |
| Area | 5,109 acres (2,068 ha) |
| Elevation | 600 feet (180 m) [2] |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Established | 1988[3] |
| Administrator | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Thompson's Harbor State Park |
Gallery
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Lake Huron Shoreline in the park -
The main walking trail -
Swampy inlet -
Cedar flat -
Lake Huron seen from park shore -
Cedar marsh -
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View of the park's conifer forest cover -
Under the canopy of the cedar forest
References
edit- ^ "Thompson's Harbor State Park". IUCN. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Thompson's Harbor State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "When were Michigan state parks and recreation areas established?" (PDF). Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Thompson's Harbor State Park". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
- ^ "About the Park". Friends of Thompson’s Harbor State Park. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ "Thompson's Harbor Main Trail". Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- ^ Jackson, Angie (April 6, 2016). "Michigan designates 3 new dark sky preserves". MLive. Advance Local Media. Retrieved December 19, 2017.
External links
edit- Thompson's Harbor State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Thompson's Harbor State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources