Nature Lovers' List (#13 & #14

"Nature is not something to conquer, but something to learn from or to merge with and be a part of to dance with, celebrate." ~ Frederick Lenz

to learn from or to merge with and be a part of to dance with, celebrate." WOO WOO HOO! HOO!

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Little Traverse Conservancy

The mission of the Little Traverse Conservancy is to protect the natural diversity The mission of the Little Traverse Conservancy is to protect the natural diversity and beauty of northern Michigan by preserving significant land and scenic areas, and fostering appreciation and understanding of the environment. Our service area includes Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet, Cheboygan, and Charlevoix counties. area includes Chippewa, Mackinac, Emmet, Cheboygan, and Charlevoix counties. Maps can be found on the website, at local Chamber of Commerce offices, or by mail (call the Conservancy at 231-347-0991 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - mail (call the Conservancy at 231-347-0991 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday - Friday). The Conservancy also offers a number of guided hikes and other activities throughout the year, so check the website: www.landtrust.org.throughout the year, so check the website: www.landtrust.org

Our Newest Area Preserve: Area Preserves: Other Area Preserves:

Nathan Beem Memorial Nature Preserve: 105 Acres with 1,880 feet of shoreline on the east side of Six Mile Lake. Rogers/Dressel/Jordan River Preserve: Rogers/Dressel/Jordan River Preserve: From downtown East Jordan, travel From downtown East Jordan, travel northeast and then south on M-32 for 1.3 northeast and then south on M-32 for 1.3 miles to Rogers Road. Turn right and the miles to Rogers Road. Turn right and the preserve is 1/2 mile down on the right. preserve is 1/2 mile down on the right. Raven Ridge Nature Preserve: From downtown East Jordan, travel east on C48 approximately 3.5 miles to Pearsall Rd. Turn right, then immediately turn left onto Fuller Rd. Turn right in about 1.5 mi. Raven Ridge Nature Preserve: From downtown East Jordan, travel east on C48 approximately 3.5 miles to Pearsall Rd. Turn right, then immediately turn left onto Fuller Rd. Turn right in about 1.5 mi. St. Clair Lake/Six Mile Lake Natural Area: St. Clair Lake/Six Mile Lake Natural Area: From Ellsworth, take C48 east approxiFrom Ellsworth, take C48 east approximately two miles to South Arm Township mately two miles to South Arm Township Park and a small parking area on the right Park and a small parking area on the right (south) side of the road. There is a rustic (south) side of the road. There is a rustic boat launch on the river. boat launch on the river.

Pinney Bridge Landslide Overlook Deadman's Hill

Jordan Valley Pathway

The Jordan Valley Pathway is an 18-mile hiking trail in the Jordan River Valley. The pathway winds through the Mackinaw State Forest along the Jordan River. This scenic valley is well worth a trip in any season, however fall colors are noteworthy due to its rich hardwood forests. Its looped trail system is mixed with moderate to rugged topography, providing excellent opportunities for hikers and backpackers. The full pathway is a good two-day hike. Backpackers can stay at the Pinney Bridge State Campground, located near the trail’s halfway point (dispersed camping is not allowed in the Jordan Valley). Hikers can conveniently start and end at the same place if completing a smaller loop or the whole trail. This trail houses four different trailheads that allow access to the pathway, with the main trailhead located at Deadman’s Hill Overlook. No biking is allowed on the Jordan Valley Pathway.

There is nothing like the Jordan Valley in the Fall! Whether you're in a car, on a motorcycle, riding a bike or hiking, we think you'll agree with us ... We OWN the Fall! Pick up our Color Tour map. Also, go West on the Breezeway to Atood to our Farm Markets for Apples, Pumpkins, Wines, Cider, Pies & Donuts. And go East on the Breezeway to Boyne Mountain to see the colors from the top of the chairlift or the zipline.

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In the heart of East Jordan, this new 5-mile mountain bike trail enjoys flow sections near beautiful Brown’s Creek as well as short steep climbs. Ideal for all level of cyclists. All of this is near downtown and local schools.