Petoskey Beaches & Parks
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
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The one acre pond is 65 feet deep, filled with trout, and includes a wheelchair ramp and fishing platform.
A project of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City of Petoskey and the Miller Van-Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the lime kiln, spring fed pond is stocked with retired broodstock trout from the Oden State Fish Hatchery.
The waterfront park is a popular Northern Michigan spot a waterfall, marina, Little Traverse Wheelway, picnic area, benches, pedestrian tunnel to the Gaslight District, and more. The pond has been a fixture of Petoskey’s Bayfront park for decades but now it has a different angle for young anglers: fishing!
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
A walking tour of Petoskey actually is a history lesson as many of the buildings date from the 1870’s to the 1930’s.
Petoskey is a small community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay and has many activities and attractions to see..
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British
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This 36 acre, 1.5 mile long Bear River Valley in Petoskey is truly spectacular and filled with natural beauty and things to do.
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British
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The Harsha House and the Charlevoix Depot Museum, run by the Charlevoix Historical Society, preserve much of Charlevoix’s rich history.
Little Traverse Conservancy protects land and scenic areas and provides opportunities for all of us to appreciate the environment.
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