Dowagiac Woods, Protected area in Cass County, Michigan, US.
Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary extends across 384 acres of forest land, featuring hardwood swamps, floodplain forests, and southern mesic forests along the Dowagiac River.
The Michigan Nature Association purchased the initial 235 acres in 1981 for $110,000, with additional 149 acres acquired in 2008 to expand the sanctuary.
The name Dowagiac comes from Pottawatomi Indian language, indicating a location where people obtained food, clothing, and shelter materials.
The sanctuary includes 2.5 miles of trails with boardwalks over wet areas, while mountain bikes and dogs are not permitted to protect the environment.
The land has remained unplowed and never clear-cut since 1836, preserving nearly 50 tree species and serving as a reference of pre-settlement Michigan forests.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 41.97600,-86.18230
Latest update: April 10, 2025 13:15
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