US-MI-Thompsons+Harbor+State+Park


 * =Birding in Michigan=

Presque Isle County
=Thompsons Harbor State Park= Trailhead Road Posen, MI 49776 [|Thompsons Harbor State Park web site] [|Thompsons Harbor State Park map]

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Thompsons Harbor SP
Coordinates: 45.3428556, -83.5847569 eBird links: Hotspot map View details Recent visits My eBird links: Location life list Submit data

About Thompsons Harbor State Park
There are no facilities or improvements at this rustic state park that includes 7 miles of Lake Huron shoreline. Primitive hiking trails wander throughout the second growth forest, sand dunes, and limestone cobble beaches of this site. Visitors are also encouraged to bring a map and compass and explore the "uncharted" portions of the park.

Much of this park’s Lake Huron shoreline is covered with cobblestones that have been rounded by centuries of wind and wave action. Fossils of ancient plants and animals are common on these unique cobble beaches. **Please leave the fossils behind for others to find and enjoy.** There are more than 3 miles of hiking trails and old survey roads that provide access to the park’s undeveloped interior. Hike these trails in late May and June to see beautiful spring wildflower blooms. The rare dwarf lake iris may be seen in late May along the trails and on the shoreline just west of Observatory Point. Bald Eagles, Black Bears, Coyotes, and White-Tailed Deer all call this site home.

From [|Thompsons Harbor State Park web site]
 * Portions of this area are open to public hunting.** Contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for hunting seasons and regulations.

Turkey Vulture, Sandhill Crane, Belted Kingfisher, Northern Flicker, American Kestrel, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Eastern Phoebe, Red-eyed Vireo, Common Raven, Hermit Thrush, Ovenbird, Nashville Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, Chipping Sparrow, Common Grackle || media type="custom" key="27354566"
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