Sep 24, 2014 - or the peaceful path of the Pigeon River while your guide describes the natural and historical features a
County of Ottawa Press Release
September 24, 2014
For Immediate Release
Media Contacts: Kristin Hintz,Coordinator of Interpretive Services, Ottawa County Parks 616-786-4847,
[email protected] Shannon Felgner, Communications Manager, Ottawa County 616-738-4811,
[email protected] [Suggested Tweet: Fall in love with Autumn at Ottawa County Parks! More at http://bit.ly/1tCLQ4Q] Fall for Ottawa County Parks! Ottawa County, MI—Does the change of the seasons have you feeling blue? Welcome the colors of autumn at the Ottawa County Parks properties with a guided hike or kayak trip. Park naturalists have lined up a series of hikes throughout some of the most captivating County Parks where you can witness the seasonal changes along the trails. “These hike engage senses through the sights, sounds and smells of autumn,” commented Kristin Hintz, Coordinator of Interpretive Services. The free, guided hikes are offered nearly every Wednesday into November and no registration is required. For those who prefer to explore via water, Kayak Trips are planned for October 4 and October 8. You will be ushered through the serene waters of the Crockery Creek or the peaceful path of the Pigeon River while your guide describes the natural and historical features along the way. The fee for each trip is $8 per person plus $26 if kayak rental is needed. Register in advance by calling 616-786-4847.
Ottawa County Parks Guided Adventures October 1, 8-10AM Macatawa Greenspace October 1, 10-11:30AM Mt. Pisgah October 4, 8-10AM Macatawa Greenspace October 4, 1-4PM Crockery Creek via Connor Bayou October 8, 1-4:30PM Pigeon River via Hemlock Crossing October 15, 8-10AM Eastmanville Farm October 15, 10-11:30AM Rosy Mound Natural Area October 22, 10-11:30AM Connor Bayou October 29, 10-11:30AM Pigeon Creek November 1, 9-10:30AM Hemlock Crossing November 5, 9-10:30AM Hemlock Crossing November 12, 10-11:30AM Riverside Park
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Directions & Addresses:
Connor Bayou: (12945 North Cedar Drive, Grand Haven) From M-45, travel north on 128th to North Cedar Drive. Turn left on North Cedar (gravel portion) to the entrance.
Eastmanville Farm: (7851 Leonard Road, Coopersville) From M-45, travel north on 68th to Leonard. Travel one mile west to the entrance. Hemlock Crossing: (8115 West Olive Road, West Olive) From US 31, travel west on Croswell to West Olive Road. Travel south on West Olive Road along the train tracks to the entrance. Macatawa Greenspace: (1230 Paw Paw Drive) From Chicago Drive, travel south on 112th to Paw Paw Drive. Travel east on Paw Paw to the entrance. Mt. Pisgah: (2227 Ottawa Beach Road, Holland) From US-31, travel west on Lakewood Boulevard. Keep left to Douglas Avenue as you continue to travel west nearly seven miles to Black Lake Boardwalk. Hike back 700 north to the Mt. Pisgah trailhead. Pigeon Creek: (12524 Stanton Street, West Olive) From US-31, travel east on Stanton Street to the entrance. Riverside Park: (10317 North Cedar Drive, Grand Haven) Travel north on 104th to North Cedar. Turn right on North Cedar to then entrance. Rosy Mound: (13925 Lakeshore Drive N, Grand Haven) From US-31, turn west on Rosy Mound Drive, then south on Lakeshore Drive to the entrance.
For additional announcements, “like” the parks at facebook.com/OttawaCountyParks. Visit miOttawa.org/parks to learn more about the 6400 acres of parks and open spaces available for your enjoyment. Operations, improvements and programs are funded by grants and a parks millage. If you own a $150,000 home, you pay $24 annually investing in opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature education today and for future generations. Thank you.
# # # Ottawa is the county of choice for living, working and playing. Over 1100 County of Ottawa employees work together and achieve this through their commitment to excellent, cost effective public services. For more information and services visit www.miOttawa.org.
