Estivant Pines, Nature reserve in Keweenaw County, Michigan, United States.
Description
Estivant Pines is a nature reserve in Michigan covering about 570 acres of old-growth forest dominated by white pine trees rising over 120 feet (37 m) into the canopy. Two marked trails wind through the sanctuary: the Cathedral Grove loop and another path that explores the deeper forest.
History
The Michigan Nature Association purchased the first 200 acres from an oil company in 1973 after local residents fought against logging plans. The acquisition saved this forest from industrial cutting.
Culture
One of the trails is named after Bertha Daubendiek, the founder of the association that fought to protect this forest from logging. The path connects visitors to the history of those who saved the place.
Practical
You can reach the reserve via Burma Road during the warmer months, but winter visits need snowshoes or skis because snow covers the trails. The best time to walk the paths is late spring through early fall.
Did you know?
Some of the pine trees here began growing around 1695 and rank among the oldest living organisms on the Peninsula. These ancient trees have survived centuries of change and remain silent witnesses to the forest's story.
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