North Higgins Lake State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids North Higgins Lake State Park |
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IUCN Category III (Natural Monument)
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Beachfront along Higgins Lake
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 North Higgins Lake State Park
Location in Michigan
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| Location | Lower Peninsula, Crawford County, Michigan. United States |
| Nearest city | Roscommon, Michigan |
| Area | 429 acres (174 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,165 feet (355 m) |
| Designation | Michigan state park |
| Established | 1965 |
| Administrator | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | North Higgins Lake State Park |
North Higgins Lake State Park is a fun public park in Michigan. It's about 9 miles west of Roscommon in Crawford County. This park covers 449 acres on the north side of Higgins Lake. Long ago, this area was home to one of the biggest tree seedling nurseries in the world!
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Discover North Higgins Lake State Park!
This state park is a great place to explore nature and learn about history. It offers beautiful lake views and a chance to step back in time.
What Makes This Park Special?
One of the coolest parts of North Higgins Lake State Park is the Higgins Lake Nursery and CCC Museum. This museum tells the story of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a special group of young men who worked in Michigan from 1933 to 1942.
The CCC Museum: A Look Back in Time
The CCC helped protect and replant Michigan's forests. Over 100,000 young men from Michigan were part of this group. They planted an amazing 484 million trees! They also spent 140,000 days fighting forest fires.
The CCC built 7,000 miles of truck trails and 504 bridges. They also constructed 222 buildings. Many of their projects are still used today in Michigan's state parks. For example, the MacMullan Conference Center is one of their lasting works.
The Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center is right next to the park. It's a place where different groups meet.
Fun Things to Do!
North Higgins Lake State Park has lots of activities for everyone. You can go camping and enjoy the outdoors. The lake is perfect for swimming and boating. You can also try fishing for different kinds of fish.
If you like to explore, there are eleven miles of trails. These trails are great for hiking. In the winter, you can use them for cross-country skiing. It's a wonderful way to see the state forest land next to the park. Don't forget to pack a picnic to enjoy by the lake!
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Ralph A. MacMullen Conference Center
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Harry Whiteley Conference Center
