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'''Baraga State Park''' is a 56-acre (0.2 km²) [[state park]] in [[Baraga County, Michigan|Baraga County]], [[Michigan]]. The park is about 1/4 mile south of [[Baraga, Michigan]] on [[Keweenaw Bay]] of [[Lake Superior]]. The park bears the name of [[Frederic Baraga|Bishop Frederic Baraga]]. The [[Bishop Baraga Shrine]] is nearby.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=408| title = ParkList - Baraga State Park| accessdate = 2006-07-10}}</ref> |
'''Baraga State Park''' is a 56-acre (0.2 km²) [[state park]] in [[Baraga County, Michigan|Baraga County]], [[Michigan]]. The park is about 1/4 mile south of [[Baraga, Michigan]] on [[Keweenaw Bay]] of [[Lake Superior]]. The park bears the name of [[Frederic Baraga|Bishop Frederic Baraga]]. The [[Bishop Baraga Shrine]] is nearby.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ParksandTrailsInfo.aspx?id=408| title = ParkList - Baraga State Park| accessdate = 2006-07-10}}</ref> Baraga State Park is situated a quarter mile south of Baraga along US-41. The park has modern restrooms from mid-may to the end of October. |
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== Facilities and activities == |
== Facilities and activities == |
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*[[Hiking]] |
*[[Hiking]] |
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*[[Cross-country skiing]] on ungroomed trails |
*[[Cross-country skiing]] on ungroomed trails |
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*[[Fishing]] in streams and [[Lake Superior]] |
*[[Fishing]]. Pike, trout, perch and salmon are available in local streams and in [[Lake Superior]]. |
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*[[Picnicking]] |
*[[Picnicking]] |
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**Picnic Area |
**Picnic Area |
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**Picnic Shelter. A pavilion located in the campground serves as a covered picnic shelter for campers and is the location of many park events. This picnic shelter offeres electrical outlets and lights for evening programs. |
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**Picnic Shelter |
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*[[Camping]]. Camping is available at 116 grassy sites or in the park's minicabin. |
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*[[Camping]] |
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*[[Metal detector|Metal Detecting]] - Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statutes. [http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/RecreationCamping/metal-maps/baraga.PDF Use a map] that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. |
*[[Metal detector|Metal Detecting]] - Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statutes. [http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/RecreationCamping/metal-maps/baraga.PDF Use a map] that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation. |
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Revision as of 19:23, 28 November 2007
| Baraga State Park | |
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| Location | Michigan, USA |
| Nearest city | Baraga, Michigan |
| Area | 56 acres (0.2 km²) |
| Governing body | Michigan Department of Natural Resources |
Baraga State Park is a 56-acre (0.2 km²) state park in Baraga County, Michigan. The park is about 1/4 mile south of Baraga, Michigan on Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. The park bears the name of Bishop Frederic Baraga. The Bishop Baraga Shrine is nearby.[1] Baraga State Park is situated a quarter mile south of Baraga along US-41. The park has modern restrooms from mid-may to the end of October.
Facilities and activities
- Playground
- Hiking
- Cross-country skiing on ungroomed trails
- Fishing. Pike, trout, perch and salmon are available in local streams and in Lake Superior.
- Picnicking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter. A pavilion located in the campground serves as a covered picnic shelter for campers and is the location of many park events. This picnic shelter offeres electrical outlets and lights for evening programs.
- Camping. Camping is available at 116 grassy sites or in the park's minicabin.
- Metal Detecting - Metal detecting is recognized as a legitimate recreation activity when it is conducted in ways that do not damage the natural and cultural resources in Michigan State Parks nor violate applicable state statutes. Use a map that shows clearly where this activity may take place. Any items found must be reviewed by park staff and may be retained for further investigation.
References
- ^ "ParkList - Baraga State Park". Retrieved 2006-07-10.
External links
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