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Point Beach State Forest

Point Beach State Forest

Description

Point Beach State Forest features 3,000 acres of land and six miles of sandy beach along the shores of Lake Michigan. Point Beach offers family campsites, two large group cabins and an outdoor group camp. A popular feature within the property is the Rawley Point Lighthouse, which has been operated and maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard since 1853.

Location

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  44.2022183, -87.5186905

County: Manitowoc

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    Camp First Aid

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    This basic course will teach you how to respond to the kinds of stuff most likely encountered when you’re camping: cuts and scrapes, mild burns, sunburn, sprains, blisters, dehydration, heat exhaustion, sunstroke, insect bites and stings, ticks,…

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    Ridges Nature Trail Hike

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    We’ll hike across the wooden bridge over to the Nature Trail Loop and explore the ridges and swales that mark successive shorelines of ancient Lake Nippissing.

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    Dunes Nature Hike

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    Explore the Point Beach lakeshore dunes and discover what a rare and beautiful gem Point Beach State Forest is.

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    Fun with Maps and Compasses

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    We’ll go over the basics of using a map with a compass so that when you get lost in the wilderness, at least you’ll know what direction you’re lost in!

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    Guided Nature Trail Hike

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    Enjoy a guided nature trail hike with guide Tom D’Alessio along the Swales Nature Trail at Point Beach State Forest on Saturdays throughout the summer.

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    Guided Nature Trail Hike

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    Enjoy a guided nature trail hike with guide Tom D’Alessio along the Swales Nature Trail at Point Beach State Forest on Saturdays throughout the summer.

  • Event

    Guided Nature Trail Hike

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    Enjoy a guided nature trail hike with guide Tom D’Alessio along the Swales Nature Trail at Point Beach State Forest on Saturdays throughout the summer.

  • Event

    Guided Nature Trail Hike

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    Enjoy a guided nature trail hike with guide Tom D’Alessio along the Swales Nature Trail at Point Beach State Forest on Saturdays throughout the summer.

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    Bat Day

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    Learn about bats and why they are our friends.

  • Event

    Guided Nature Trail Hike

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    Enjoy a guided nature trail hike with guide Tom D’Alessio along the Swales Nature Trail at Point Beach State Forest on Saturdays throughout the summer.

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