Does anyone know of any interesting places to visit in the Michigan area to learn about environmentalism?
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Michigan is an outstanding destination for an aspiring environmentalist!
Just to start with, the state's shoreline along the Great Lakes is over 3,200 miles and we are home to 11,000 inland lakes. One of the most scenic trails in North America is the 200 mile Shore-to-Shore trail running from Lake Michigan across the state to Lake Huron.
The first link below is a great resource and they even mail you out specific maps and information packs to various parts of the state.
The other link is for the National Park Service for Michigan. They are very helpful as well. Keep in mind the state has several underwater parks!
Sleeping bear Sand Dunes in the fall is breath taking and Mackinac Island when the tourists are gone is wonderful. If you can wait to the end of summer for your road trip I would.
If you are locked into the summer months then I'd look to the parks and forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
I grew up in Michigan and our road trips still provide very fond memories.
I lived in Mich. in 70 and 71 in the UP. The Mackinaw bridge is something to see and learn about.
You should definitely visit Alma College in Alma, Michigan. It is located in the middle of the mitten. They have done a lot of studies on the local rivers there as well as the refinery that was in town. While your in the area make sure and take the 20 mile trek down the highway to Chippewa river and rent a canoe to experience an up close and personal view of the wilderness. The canoe place is called Dugans. Just be sure and schedule your visit for the time period between June and August.
Get hands on learning at some of the many Nature Conservancy sites in the state of Michigan.
http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northa...
Go camping at Holland or Silver Lake, on the western coast of Michigan. Camping is a very quick way to connect with nature (provided u don't set up camp in a crowded area), watch birds, wildlife, enjoy a starry night in front of a camp fire, admire the wild beaches. At Silver Lake, for example, they have sand dunes too..and woods and some orchards and farms to buy fresh produce.
Or if you want to study the negative impact of man on nature, read abt and visit the shores of Lake St Claire, which I've heard is very polluted.
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