Guided Hike
Discover the Hidden Waters of Washington Island
Join us for a guided hike at Little Lake Nature Preserve and explore Washington Island’s only inland lake, often compared to an unspoiled Walden Pond. This easy walk highlights the lake’s glacial origins, its rich shoreline habitats, and the wildlife it supports, from migratory birds and bald eagles to amphibians like the blue-spotted salamander. Along the way, learn about the area’s deep human history, including its role as a Native American settlement dating back more than 3,000 years.
Program Leader
Dan Jaeger, Joe Kopec & Brian Forest
About This Preserve
Little Lake Nature Preserve
This 42-acre preserve encompasses the northern half of Little Lake — Washington Island's only inland lake, created when glacial waters receded and sealed off a bay with a cobblestone ridge. Over 5,000 feet of shoreline, spring-fed waters, and a landscape steeped in Native American history.
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