THE GREAT LAKES WAY Vision: All residents and visitors of southeast are connected to and benefit from world-class fresh water, wildlife, recreation, and heritage right in our backyard through a Great Lakes Way – an interconnected set of greenways and blueways stretching from southern Lake Huron through western that provides access for all ages and abilities.

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Rail to River Trail RIVER RAISIN NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK commemorates DETROIT RIVER INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE LAKE ERIE METROPARK features three miles of captivating Lake areas relating to the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their works with partners to build a sustainable future for the Detroit River and Erie shoreline, the “Great Wave” swimming pool, Marshlands Museum, an aftermath in . These battles resulted in America’s first western Lake Erie and strengthen communities’ connections with nature. 18-hole golf course, boat launches, a marina, and both paved and natural- wartime rally cry “Remember the Raisin” and opened the west to U.S. The refuge conserves more than 6,000 acres of unique habitat, including surface trails. This designated “Important Bird Area” is one of the premier Expansion. This expansion led to in the forced removal, relocation, and islands, coastal wetlands, marshes, shoals, and waterfront lands within an hawk-watching sites in North America. assimilation of Native Nations. authorized boundary extending along 48 miles of shoreline. Photo Credit: Susan White, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

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FORT GRATIOT LIGHTHOUSE is Michigan’s oldest lighthouse. FORT WAYNE is a sacred indigenous burial site that became a military SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE AND MUSEUM With the surge of vessel traffic on Lake Huron in the early 1800s, the need fort in 1842, best known for its role in major military conflicts from the was established at the base in 1975 to help preserve the heritage and for a light station to guide vessels became important. It is one of the few War of 1812 to Vietnam including serving as a Civil War Training Camp, traditions of the Michigan Air National Guard, Selfridge Air National Guard operating lighthouses that allows visitors to climb the tower and step out WWI garrison for African American troops, and part of the WWII Arsenal Base, and the units that are/were stationed there. It was named after Lt. onto the catwalk for a breathtaking view. of Democracy. Today, the Fort brings history alive for visitors as partners Thomas E. Selfridge, the nation’s first military pilot. work to rehabilitate its beautiful historic buildings and riverfront.

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Riv er Ra H isin erit age T rail ST. CLAIR FLATS STATE WILDLIFE AREA is over 10,000 acres LAKE ST. CLAIR METROPARK is a popular recreation destination RALPH C. WILSON, JR. CENTENNIAL PARK is scheduled of public land located on the islands at the delta of the St. Clair River. with its sandy beach, swimming pool, Squirt Zone spray ground, to open in 2023. The 22-acre park will be a regional gathering place The properties offer opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating, paddling, and numerous court games. A paved trail, natural surface trails, and featuring basketball in the Sport House, a children’s playground with birding and nature study. boardwalks offer picturesque views of Lake St. Clair and the Point Rosa larger-than-life animal structures to climb, an expansive lawn for special Marsh. In the winter, enjoy ice fishing for perch, cross-country skiing on events, and a water feature. This park was made possible by a gift from the groomed trails, a game of hockey or ice-skating outdoors. Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

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