Northeastern Lower Peninsula...

Counties... Alcona  Alpena  Arenac  Bay  Cheboygan  Clare  Crawford  Gladwin  Gratiot  Huron  Iosco  Isabella  Midland  Montmorency  Ogemaw  Oscoda  Otsego  Presque Isle  Roscommon  Saginaw  Sanilac  Tuscola

Midland County
Recreation...
Gardens/Nature Centers...

Come discover 110 acres of identified trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and flowers growing in a beautiful and educational mid-Michigan horticultural garden. Dow Gardens was established in 1899 by Herbert H. Dow for the enjoyment of his family, friends, and associates. Since then, the gardens have delighted hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world... Midland, MI

The Chippewa Nature Center consists of over 1,000 acres, with habitats ranging from deciduous and coniferous woods to rivers, ponds, wetlands and upland fields. The 14-mile network of trails, as well as the modern visitor center including  an exhibits gallery, wildlife viewing area, wildflower walkway, scenic river overlook, classrooms, auditorium, natural/cultural history library, 1870 Homestead Farm and The Howard Garrett Arboretum of Michigan Trees and Shrubs... Midland, MI