Ludington State Park

Snowshoeing

Experience what it is like to walk in snowshoes! Students will learn how snowshoes have been an important part of survival through thousands of years, especially in the Great Lakes Region. Students will be fitted in a pair of snowshoes for an exciting walk in the Park. Warm apparel is required. Due to our limited number of snowshoes we can only take up to 35 students per program. The program begins at the Trail Shelter. The Trail Shelter is heated and has picnic tables for groups looking for a place to eat their lunches.

Park History

Come step back in time to see the rich history of Ludington State Park. This walking tour passes over and by numerous historical sites. Students will visit a ghost town and the cemetery, which is the final resting-place for several sailors from local shipwrecks. Walk down the forgotten C.C.C. Camp main street. From the geological history to the rich human history, students will see all the changes this area has gone through. We begin at the Trail Shelter. We’ll walk to the Hamlin Dam and back.

Winter Birds

The Sable River in Ludington State Park becomes a winter home for large populations of birds. Students discover why birds find this area such a popular spot to spend the whole winter season. It is their chance to see some birds up close and other birds that are not present during the summer. Students learn why these birds don’t freeze their feet in the icy cold river. Starting at the Trail Shelter, students get a brief introduction to winter birds using mounted specimens. The highlight of this program is a walk along the river to see the birds. Sorry, but please don’t feed these wild birds. We will explain to the children why it is better not to feed the birds people food.