Established October 21, Established October 21, 1970.1970.

Mission: To preserve the Mission: To preserve the lakeshore, dunes, forests, lakeshore, dunes, forests, beaches, and glacial beaches, and glacial phenomena. phenomena.

Named for the Ojibway Named for the Ojibway Legend- “Left Of The Bear” Legend- “Left Of The Bear”

Cultural History includes: Cultural History includes: Prehistoric American Prehistoric American Indian use, Logging, Indian use, Logging, Farming, Maritime Farming, Maritime Commerce, and Outdoor Commerce, and Outdoor Recreation. Recreation.

100 Miles of 100 Miles of hiking. hiking.

Float the Platte or Float the Platte or Crystal rivers.Crystal rivers.

Pierce Stocking Pierce Stocking scenic drive- 7.5 scenic drive- 7.5 miles.miles.

450 Feet above 450 Feet above lake Michigan.lake Michigan.

Ring-billed Gull Ring-billed Gull Hognose Snake.Hognose Snake. Eastern Box Eastern Box

Turtle Turtle Piping PloverPiping Plover

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