The transaction was approved and signed by DNR Director Dan Eichinger and announced at this month’s meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission.Ĭraig Lake State Park, encompassing just under 8,500 acres, has walk-in campsites and other camping options, including yurts and rustic cabins. 8, 2021 township board meeting.ĭNR staff in the Parks and Recreation Division moved the gifting proposal forward to the department’s real estate and executive divisions for consideration. Michigamme Township unanimously supported a resolution in favor of the gift of land at their Nov. After which, Marquette County will be eligible for payments in lieu of taxes on the land from the state of Michigan. Under the transaction, the conservancy will pay $62,000 in back taxes on the property. “The acquisition also helps achieve department goals and supports strategies and plans involving trails, public lands and protecting natural resources for the future.” “This property augments the remarkable remote landscape at Craig Lake State Park,” said Doug Rich, western Upper Peninsula district supervisor for the DNR’s Parks and Recreation Division. The land is home to diverse wildlife including moose, bears, white-tailed deer, wolves and loons. To the DNR, this gift improves access to 120 acres of state ownership, provides additional recreation opportunities, including hiking, hunting, trapping and fishing, and ensures the land remains open to the public and enjoyed for generations to come. “The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is the best partner in continued protection of this freshwater resource given the work they already do to protect forests and fresh waters in the Peshekee River Watershed.” “The watershed, lake and river are a source of freshwater that provides healthy drinking water and clean fish to eat, provides many kinds of safe recreation for the community and visitors, and supports healthy forest ecosystems downstream,” said Andrea Denham, executive director of the conservancy. The property includes three parcels that made up the conservancy’s Peshekee Headwaters Nature Preserve, which lies along the eastern edge of Craig Lake State Park.Īmong its attributes, the property contains nearly 90% of the watershed that fills Indian Lake, which is headwaters of the West Branch of the Peshekee River, along with 10 miles of hiking trails that connect to the adjacent state park. “We are please to have this wonderful legacy donation to add to the very special Craig Lake State Park,” said Ron Olson, chief of the DNR’s Parks and Recreation Division. Land Conservancy has gifted nearly 1,300 acres of pristine highlands wilderness in Marquette County to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to protect the property from degradation and maintain public access. Note: You can buy circle y park and trail used on eBay.The U.P. Hi-Tech Ralide Tree is guaranteed five years.ĭee rings pre-mounted to skirts for simple attachment of saddlebags.Ĭomplete, double-reinforced stirrup straps, with stainless steel, fast change buckles. It boasts of stainless steel, with a 3-way in-skirt rigging. This horse saddle is has a slick padded seat with an additional cantle for additional security and comfort on the ride. This low-cost western saddle is highly recommended.Ĭircle Y is well known for its long history of quality western saddles and this saddle has all of the options you would find in a high-priced Western trail saddle at an affordable price.ĪLSO SEE: Dakota Barrel Saddle Reviews Features The Circle Y park and trailer saddle is a sturdy, long-lasting trail saddle with the quality you and I can come to expect from America’s premier saddle creators, Circle Y of Yoakum, Texas. Circle Y Park and trail saddles look great and are well built.