The Top 10 Natural Monuments around Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments around Lake Michigan. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Lake Michigan. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 31, 2025
Milton L Olive III Park
Highlight • Monument
Milton Lee Olive Park, a 10-acre sanctuary on a 61-acre peninsula, honors the first African American Medal of Honor recipient from Vietnam, Milton L. Olive III. Designed by Dan Kiley …
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Montrose Beach Dunes Natural Area
Highlight • Natural Monument
This area was originally a landfill, but over time, nature has reclaimed it. The site now features a beach, foredune, and globally rare panne habitat, contributing to the presence of …
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Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary is a peaceful haven for over 150 different species of birds. The sanctuary was saved from demolition in the 1960s, and it was restored …
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Kohler-Andrae State Park
Highlight • Beach
Technically this is 2 separate state parks, Terry Andrae State Park, established in 1927, and John Michael Kohler State Park, established in 1966. However, these days they are managed as …
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Ice Age Trail — Eastern Terminus
Highlight • Trail
The eastern terminus trailhead of the Ice Age Trail is situated near the old ski hill overlook in Potawatomi State Park. There is a small sign marking the official start …
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