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6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Blue Water Area
The Blue Water Area is a getaway to be discovered along the eastern shores of Michigan. Below are a few things you might not know about the shoreline area, worth seeing the next time you’re in town!
1. Ten Lighthouses
Fort Gratiot Light Station | Photo Courtesy of Instagram Fan anhudy
The Island Loop Route National Water Trail, is a 10 mile looping water trail and is well suited to recreational paddlers, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. The trail navigates through rivers, canals and lake and passes the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse amongst other favored locales.
3.Dark Sky Preserve
Port Crescent State Park, in Port Austin, has low light pollution deeming it a dark sky preserve. The dark sky preserve is located in the day-use area where there’s a charge for parking, but no overnight reservations are needed.
4. Waterfront Path
The Blue has a 54-mile paved pedestrian/bike path that runs along the water’s edge as well as a bit inland, winding around parks and neighborhoods. The Bridge to Bay Trail runs from Lakeport State Park to New Baltimore.