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Fully accessible ramps leading to the east and west ends of the Mill Pond Trail.

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The David A. Armour Visitor’s Center is home to a museum store, admissions counter, theater, and exhbit, The Mill Creek Mystery.

The center is named in honor of David A. Armour, who served as Deputy Director of the Mackinac Island State Park Commission from 1967 until 2003. The center was named after him in 2008 in recognition of his many years of service to the commission, and for his work in the development of the site.

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Located off the Mill Pond Loop, this space is used for occasional special events, and remains a great place to relax while hiking the trails at Historic Mill Creek.

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Some hands-on fun for the little ones in your group! Explore some of the animals of the North Woods while taking a ride on the Chickadee Rope Swing.

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The site for the Mill Creek dam was selected historically because it was possible to anchor the dam into bedrock on either side of the stream. The foundation logs were still visible in 1982 when the work began on its reconstruction, 200 years after it was built.

The dam’s reconstruction is based upon archaeological evidence, and similar, surviving dams in other places. It is built of interlocking logs filled with rocks, and it has a facing of boards.

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Relax next to the Mill Pond and enjoy the sounds of the North Woods. Keep an eye open for turtles and fish in the Mill Pond and a variety of birds overhead!

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A log building stood on this site from the 1820s to the 1840s. Several years or archaeological excavations revealed evidence of the original structure and contents. Deposits of ceramics, food refuse, and personal items indicate that it served as a living quarters. The house also contained a workshop where mill parts and tools were repaired. A chimney in the center of the house included fireplaces for the living quarters and workshop.

Following the archaeological excavation, the stone fireplace ruins were stabilized and preserved in 1994. Reconstruction of the building took place between 1995 and 2004. Wooden timbers and planks were cut in the sawmill. Traditional tools and techniques were used throughout the project.

This reconstructed building features archaeological artifacts, original millstones, the most complete ruins of the site, and a look at the family that called the site home.

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Located inside the David A. Armour Visitor’s Center, the Museum Store offers a wide range of books, souvenirs, and specialty gift items. Cold beverages and light snacks can also be found here.

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Discover more than three miles of trails on 625 acres. Abundant wildflowers, amazing fungi, and scenic views change with every season. North Woods wildlife, including 130 bird species, a beaver colony, black bear, and bobcat have been seen here.

Groomed and interpreted trails include:

Mill Pond Trail Loop*: Starts near the David A. Armour Visitor’s Center and sawmill site, circling the main exhibit area and Mill Pond. .5 mile; walking time: 15 minutes.
Mill Pond Spur*: A short spur of the Mill and Loop near Mill Creek, featuring views of the water and limestone bluff. Distance: .1 mile.
Evergreen Loop*: Winds through the North Woods along the bluff, with views of Mill Creek from above. Includes the Sounds of the Forest interactive exhibit. Distance: .75 mile; Walking Time: 25 minutes.
Beaver Pond Loop*: A longer loop through the woodlands, with old beaver ponds visible through the trees. A small marsh is home to wetland birds and wildflowers. Distance: 1.5 miles; Walking time: 45 minutes
Beaver Pond Spur*: A short spur of the Beaver Pond Loop leads down a hill near the banks of Mill Creek.
Sugar Shack Forest Loop*: Follow this .5 mile loop through a hardwood forest that features large maple trees, glacial erratic boulders, and a maple sugar shack exhibit.
Aspen-Wildlife Loop*: This .5 mile loop winds through a mixed aspen woodland. Look for ruffed grouse, white-tailed deer, woodcock, and wildflowers.

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Trail Guidelines - Please follow these simple guidelines as you enjoy the park’s trails:

Walking times are only estimates. Your experience may vary due to weather, photography, or other factors.
Walk quietly and use your senses to experience the North Woods.
Stay safe - take your time and remain on marked trails.
Take precautions to avoid pesky insects and poison ivy. Be prepared for changing weather.
Please do not pick or damage any of the park’s plants, including birch trees.
Always keep your pets on a leash to respect others and protect wildlife.
Please recycle or deposit litter in proper receptacles.
Remember that Historic Mill Creek is home to many plants and animals - we are the guests.

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The covered Pavilion is home to Historic Mill Creek’s naturalist programs. It’s also a great place to have a picnic lunch, or to relax in the shade on a warm day. Restrooms and a water fountain are also located at the Pavilion.

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Fully accessible restrooms are located at the Pavilion. A water fountain can also be found between the restroom entrances.

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Feel the power of nature as the water-powered sawmill transforms timbers into boards. Sawmill demonstration immediately follows the Sawpit demonstration, but the Sawmill is always open to explore.

The Historic Mill Creek sawmill was built during the early years of the Industrial Revolution. At that time, there was a growing interest in machinery and in discovering new years of manufacture.

Oliver Evans, an American “mechanic,” was interested in mills and water power. He is said to have astounded neighbors by going fishing while his mill cleaned, ground, and sifted the flour, unattended.

In his book about mills, The Young Mill-Wright and Miller’s Guide, Evans illustrated the mechanism of an automatic mill, probably similar to what is at Historic Mill Creek.

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Watch as axes are used to turn logs into timbers and help a Sawyer make sawdust fly with a pit saw.

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This bluff clearing is great place to relax and enjoy views over Historic Mill Creek. Located on the Mill Pond Trail.

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Around 1790 Robert Campbell constructed a sawmill at what would become Historic Mill Creek. Around that same time, his family home was built. It was built of vertical posts in a sill with horizontal logs filling the spaces between the posts. The mound in the center is the remains of a double, H-shaped fireplace and chimney. The depression to the left is what remains of the cellar. The house burned down in 1808.

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Make birds sing at this interactive stop out on the Evergreen Loop hiking trail!

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Located inside the David A. Armour Visitor’s Center, The Mill Creek Mystery presents an overview history of Historic Mill Creek.

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The Power of the Water: The Mill Creek Story presents a historic overview of Historic Mill Creek in the David A. Armour Visitor’s Center Theater. It repeats every 15 minutes.

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Vault toilets can be found near the Treetop Discovery Tower and the Sugar Shack Trail.

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Climb the five story Treetop Discovery Tower for a view unmatched in the Straits of Mackinac.

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Two other buildings most likely stood in this spot, most likely from the late 19th or early 20th centuries. One was a rectangle, 75x20 feet, which was believed to be a barn or a shed. The other, a 15-foot circle, may have been a silo.

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Originally a frame building on blocks of stone, archaeological evidence suggests this building was used as a storehouse or workshop in its active life.

Costumed interpreters rebuilt the Workshop using historic tools and and wood sawn in the mill. Today you can watch demonstrations from the Workshop and explore it as you make your way through the site.

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