Presque Isle Park- Marquette MI
Directions: Presque Isle is located in the City of Marquette in the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan. It is a 323 acre park located along the shores of
Lake Superior and is easily found once you reach the city.
There are numerous signs and any of the local people can give you
directions.
Be prepared to walk and be sure to have a camera with you as you will
have some terrific photo opportunities. Watch for changes in the weather.
Because of the lake the temperatures can change considerably from one area
of the park to another.
The walking trails are really very good, and watch for the deer. They
are quite used to people because of the heavey use of the park. But rember
they are still wwild animals and to be respected. On the day we planted the
boxes we were lucky enough to see and photograph the albino deer that
resides in the park.
Near the lake shore be extra careful. If you have children with ou watch
them closely along the edge and on the rocks. It is beautiful along this
rugged shore and we urge you to enjoy, but with care!!!!
If you bring a dog with you, the pet must remain in your vehicle. A city
ordinance prohibits the walking of dogs at Presque Isle, even if they are on
leashes.
There is a loop road that circles around the perimiter of the park and
we recommend a drive around once to get an idea of the size and locations in
the park.
Clues: Presque Isle #1
Watch for the Presque Isle Nature Trail sign, on the left, at the top of
the first hill and find a near by parking area. Start at the sign and
follow the path in a northerly direction. Not far in you will find a fork in
the trail. Take either of the paths as they will intersect further down the
trail. At this second intersection start watching for a cut stump directly
on the right edge of the pathway. From this stump continue on the path for
24 steps. Turn 1/4 turnturn to your right, 150 degrees ( magnetic ) if you
have a compass, and go 15 steps to an X formed by two fallen trees. The X
marks the spot!

Clues: Presque Isle #2
Starting back at the Presque Isle sign, the one with the Indian in the
canoe, near the entrance to the park, go approximately 1.2 miles on the road
around the park. You will find a parking area tothe right with an entrance
that almost doubles back along the road. Park here and take the path to the
lake that is closest to the hill on your right. Follow this path to the
right to the first first path to the right going toward the hill. Take this
path into a "bowl shaped depression. Look ahead of you and located a white
birch tree with another birch about 10 feet behind the first. The base of
the rock wall behind them is where you will want to look for the box.
Good Luck ! The Yoopers

Terrain: Easy
Difficulty: Easy, Family Orientated


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