Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center
Across the canal from the campsites is the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, which documents the history of hunting and fishing in Michigan. The center is open year-round. There is an exhibit hall which displays local wildlife species. Seminars, audio-visual presentations and workshops are available to visitors. An auditorium is also open to visitors, which features a short multimedia show on the role sportsmen and sportswomen have played in preserving and restoring Michigan’s wildlife and fisheries resources.
The 2.5-mile (4.0 km) Heritage Nature Trail begins at the Hunting and Fishing Center and runs through a woodland and marsh environment. The nature trail is a study area which supports a variety of plants and wildlife. The trail, mostly a woodchip path with a series of bridges and boardwalks, provides a pleasant hike around scenic wetland areas.
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