Hiawatha National Forest/St. Ignace Info Center and administrative unit

Outside the Hiawatha National Forest’s St. Ignace information center, a native plants gardeis viewable even when the officen is closed. The center has lots of printed information, detailed Hiawatha maps, and personalized advice.

Stop in at this beautiful building or call for lots of free handouts and helpful advice, not just on campgrounds, fishing, and hunting but on good berry-picking spots, wilderness areas, and many outdoor recreation opportunities. Handouts cover the entire national forest, not just this area. Picnic tables are by the beautiful entrance garden of native plants with interesting interpretive signs. The plaza's concrete pavement has animal footprints in it - a fun introduction to tracking skills.

1798 West U.S. 2, north side, 6 miles west of the bridge. (906) 643-7900. Open year-round, Mon-Fri 8-4:30. Wheelchair-accessible.

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POINTS OF INTEREST

Deer Ranch. Behind all the Minnetonka moccasins and deerskin accessories, large pens in a cedar grove have been fenced off for placid-looking, relaxed deer—26 adults and some 27 fawns. ... more

Father Marquette Memorial. Interpretive panels focus on how native people used plants and animals, and Marquette and Jolliet's 1673 journey from St. Ignace to the Missisippi. ... more

Totem Village. A disabled logger's 1950s folk art environment and museum paId tribute to Native Americans when mainstream culture looked down on them. Classic crafts, toys, books and music. Outside: a small woodland zoo. ... more

Souvenir Barn. A bridge-viewing site on the roof of an old-timey souvenir shop. Outstanding view of Mackinac Bridge, Straits, and possibly freighters. ... more

Curio Fair. Another nostalgic tourist trinket shop, adorned by seashells. An 8-story high tower gives views of both the Mackinac Bridge to the south and forests to the north ... more

Mystery Spot. Endless billboards build traveling kids' excitement for this classic roadside attraction, fun for adults and kids alike ... more

Gros Cap roadside park and St. Helena Island overlook. Take in a fine view, while picnicking, of St. Helena Island and its lighthouse 2 miles offshore ... more

Hiawatha National Forest/St. Ignace Info Center and administrative unit. A picnic spot and native plant garden outside. Inside, handouts and good advice about camping, fishing, berry-picking spots, and wilderness areas ... more

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