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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore New Fees Effective March 1, 2022

  Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore New Fees, 2022 The following is from a National Park Service press release, issued December 2021 from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore office. Munising, Michigan – Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will begin charging entrance fees starting March 1, 2022. Camping and lighthouse tour fees will increase effective January 1, 2022. […]

A New Hiker Oasis is Coming – Skyline Camp

Photos and story by Duane Lawton, Jordan Valley 45o Chapter, Michigan Near Petoskey, Michigan the NCT passes through the City of Petoskey’s Skyline Natural Area.  There is a short spur trail with a viewing platform where westbound thru-hikers get their first glimpse of Lake Michigan.  In addition, working with local landowners Doug and Pam Boor, a […]