 Lake Michigan from Porter Legacy Dunes (photo from Southwest Michigan Land Conservanty) |
from News Channel 3
Porter Legacy Dunes in South Haven, Michigan, is now open to the public. It is located adjacent to Pilgrim Haven Natural area, and the two properties result in two miles of natural shoreline stretching from Pilgrim Haven to Van Buren State Park.
In 2020, a partnership of Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) and the South Haven Area Recreation Authority (SHARA) purchased the land through state grants and other donations. Since then, planning and construction of trails has been ongoing, thanks to grants from Entergy Corporation and the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund.
Part of the Porter Legacy Dunes trail system features a boardwalk that winds along a rare forested backdune ecosystem. There is also a half-mile long ADA accessible loop trail, and an elevated Lake Michigan overlook.
The property is owned by SHARA, but they have signed a 20-year memorandum with SWMLC to preserve and maintain the natural habitat.
Access the preserve via the parking at Pilgrim Haven. Visitors are asked to stay on the trails.
See more at Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy
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