MARQUETTE — The late Northern Michigan University geography professor Dr. John Anderton described Presque Isle as the “Jewel in the Crown” of Marquette. The 323-acre park holds a special place in the hearts of many residents and visitors. Many locals know that the park was established ...
QUESTION: Mackinac National Park was the second U.S. national park, established in 1875. When was it transferred to state control and reorganized as Mackinac Island State Park? a. 1895 b. 1910 c. 1927 d. 1939 ANSWER: A, Mackinac National Park was transferred to the state of Michigan in 1895.
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few months, you’ve probably heard that the United States of America is turning 250 years old on the Fourth of July. The Continental Congress had voted for independence on July 2, 1776, and two days after that, on July 4, the final wording ...
When was Pictured Rocks established as a National Lakeshore? A) 1917 B) 1934 C) 1958 D) 1966 Answer: D, Congress passed the bill authorizing the establishment of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in October 1966.
