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At day's end in autumn, the waters surrounded by Michigan's dense woods are colored with the shimmering reflections
of golden and scarlet.
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Wilderness State Park
Although golf, hunting, bass fishing, hiking, picnicking, and water sports all have their
place here, it's wildlife that is the real star at this 10,000-acre preserve on the northwest
tip of the Lower Peninsula. Rustic cabins provide temporary homes for naturalists hoping
to spot seldom-seen birds and plants: rare orchids grace the park in spring; nesting piping
ploverssequesteramongthedunesandmarshesinsummer;dabblingwoodducks,pintails,
and other waterfowl glide through the wetlands; and craggy tree snags hide the young of
great horned owls from predators while their parents seek prey.
Beyond Wilderness State Park, on the northeast horizon, looms a man-made wonder
that magnificently complements those found in nature. Spanning the Straits of Mackin-
ac—the place where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet—the Mackinac Bridge (one of
the world's longest suspension bridges) links Mackinaw City with Michigan's Upper Pen-
insula. It's a fitting place to end your drive to Michigan's north.
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