I've planted my first letterbox! I like to be successful when searching for
letterboxing, so these clues are quite detailed and descriptive. Hope you
get a chance to visit. It's in an area of MI that has only one other box.
I'm hoping to get a few more boxes out there this summer. Please contact me
if you search for this box. I'd like to get some feedback. Good luck!
StampinPam

Michigan Sunrise Letterbox
Location: Besser Natural Area
City: Presque Isle, MI
County: Presque Isle
Date Planted: June 8, 2002
Distance: Easy; one mile if entire trail loop is walked
Terrain: Easy

The Great Lakes state has literally thousands of miles of coastline. The
Lake Huron shore, on the east side of the state, is lined with bustling port
cities and quaint small towns, and has a rich history in the maritime and
logging industries. The area is often referred to as the "sunrise side" of
the state and has many spectacular views. The Michigan's "East Coast" Cruise
description at scenicdrivesonline.com provides a nice overview of towns and
sights along Lake Huron:
http://www.scenicdrivesonline.com/routes/MidWest/MI/MI_1.shtml

The Huron Greenways website contains wonderful descriptions of area geology,
ecosystems, and points of interest, supplemented with maps and photos. The
website can be accessed through the following address:
http://www.nemcog.org/greenways/greenways1.html

The letterbox is located in the Besser Natural Area, approx. 14 miles north
of Alpena. It is a beautiful tract of land that includes Lake Huron
shoreline, a virgin stand of white pine, and ruins of a 1880s abandoned
logging village. The Besser Natural Area entrance is located on Grand Lake
Road (County Highway 405), between the crossroads of County Highway 638 and
Route US-23. It is south of the town of Presque Isle. Don't forget to leave
some time in your schedule to visit both of the Presque Isle lighthouses.