2. Established October 21, 1970. Established October 21, 1970. Mission: To preserve the lakeshore, dunes, forests, beaches, and glacial phenomena. Mission: To preserve the lakeshore, dunes, forests, beaches, and glacial phenomena. Named for the Ojibway Legend- “Left Of The Bear” Named for the Ojibway Legend- “Left Of The Bear” Cultural History includes: Prehistoric American Indian use, Logging, Farming, Maritime Commerce, and Outdoor Recreation. Cultural History includes: Prehistoric American Indian use, Logging, Farming, Maritime Commerce, and Outdoor Recreation.

3. 100 Miles of hiking. 100 Miles of hiking. Float the Platte or Crystal rivers. Float the Platte or Crystal rivers. Pierce Stocking scenic drive- 7.5 miles. Pierce Stocking scenic drive- 7.5 miles. 450 Feet above lake Michigan. 450 Feet above lake Michigan.

4. Ring-billed Gull Ring-billed Gull Hognose Snake. Hognose Snake. Eastern Box Turtle Eastern Box Turtle Piping Plover Piping Plover

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