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The Les Cheneaux island archipelago is best described by
its unique Great Lakes marshes, bays, forested shorelines and limestone
cobble beaches. See and experience this unique ecology and history of
the Les Cheneaux Island’s while we paddle across the historic ‘Snows
Channel’ (~1/8-1/4 mile) to Marquette Island. It is the largest island
and has some of the richest habitats for migrating birds, threatened &
endangered species, fens, and boreal forest.
In 1671
Father Marquette traveled these channels. He collected geological
information and created the first map of Les Cheneaux. Marquette Island
was also the home of the last Ojibway chief in the area. Today, both
The Nature Conservancy and Little Traverse Conservancy have successfully
protected over a third of Marquette Island because of its biological
diversity.
Our
outing will take us into Duck Bay, one of the least developed bays.
Here, you see over 10 acres of scenic Great Lakes Marsh and Mother
Nature displaying some of her best work! The University of Michigan,
Michigan State University, and U.S. Geological Survey spent 6 years
researching the ecological structure of the marshes and their
significance to fish and wildlife species. It is not uncommon to see
the state threatened black tern and the bald eagle in the backdrop.
Migratory ducks & osprey are usually plentiful too!
Skill Level: This trip is for the laid
back paddler and sight-seer. No prior kayaking experience needed.
Provided: A professional kayak guide,
paddling gear and kayak. Your guide, Jim Patrick, has been paddling
for 7 years and is certified by American Canoeing Association and
British Canoe Union in open water safety.
Cost: $25 per person.
Please
add your trip fee ($25 per person) to your Foray registration fee
check. Red Cedar Chapter will forward your trip payment to us. Call
(906) 484-4157 for further information. We will be in contact with you
about your scheduled time, what to wear, and directions to our meeting
location. Thanks!
Sign up: Pre-pay by sending your
registration form to the Foray registrar and please indicate your
preferred time. However, due to needing a minimum of 6 paddlers per
group, we may need to adjust times. Once your reservation form has been
received, we will be in contact with you about directions, times, and
what to wear. Be sure to include your phone number and email on the
form. Your payment is non-refundable, unless we cancel the trip.
However, if you change your mind, your payment can be used as a deposit
towards another trip up to one year.
- Please
print out and mail this form with your foray registration.
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Trip Dates and
Times:
Please circle your preferred date -
Saturday, May 29 or Sunday, May 30
Additional trips may be added based on demand.
Time: 2-3
hours. Both trips start at 9:00 am
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