Orchard Lake Nature Sanctuary

I always end up bringing a bag with me to pick up any garbage I find. It's very sad to see so much on the ground. The problem areas are by the parking lot and by the lake. It's a beautiful place to walk. So if everyone picks up after themselves, and helps keep the place clean I would be very happy.

Though it is smaller, and tucked close to main roads, this nature sanctuary provides a pleasant and peaceful escape from the city. Take the time to walk around the entire sanctuary, enjoying a distanced view of Orchard Lake and a up close and personal encounter with the Upper Straits Lake.

Good place to take a short walk through an old forest. Trails are wood chip or dirt but well kept. There's a small pavilion with a place to burn wood in the middle of the trails. No legit access to the lake but there are ways to walk up to the water.

I love this small park! It is a mature forest environment with lots of huge oak trees and a nice small trail system. There is a small parking lot area near the entrance and it feels miles away from suburbia despite being right it in the middle of it. I highly recommend visiting if you have the chance :)