Nature Trails
Dousman’s Mill is home to more than three miles of groomed hiking trails on 625 acres. Abundant wildflowers, amazing fungi, and scenic views change with every season.
May 14, 2023
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Dousman’s Mill is home to more than three miles of groomed hiking trails on 625 acres. Abundant wildflowers, amazing fungi, and scenic views change with every season.
Feel the power of nature as the water-powered sawmill transforms timbers into boards. Sawmill demonstration immediately follows the Sawpit demonstration. This experience included with regular admission to Dousman’s Mill.
Watch as axes are used to turn logs into timbers and help a Sawyer make sawdust fly with a pit saw. Meet at the Sawpit. This experience included with regular
Join a naturalist to learn what plants and animals live in woodland habitats at Dousman’s Mill. Your journey of discovery starts with amazing stories and hands-on activities for all ages.
A guided tour up the winding, 51 stairs to the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tower. Tours limited to 10 people at a time. Tours of the tower are not guaranteed
What did a lighthouse sound like? This demonstration, led by a costumed interpreter, showcases the unique fog signal of the lighthouse while also describing the other elements that made Old
Located in the 1907 Fog Signal Building, this well-stocked museum store features lighthouse-inspired souvenirs and merchandise and Mackinac State Historic Parks publications.
Five stories above Mill Creek, the Treetop Discovery Tower features views of the Straits of Mackinac, Mackinac Bridge, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island. Trust us – you won’t soon forget
Experience how soldiers in the British Army used, trained and practiced drill with the available artillery pieces at the fort, and cover your ears as the Coehorn Mortar fires over
