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An Untold Story
"Up North," where wilderness can still be found!
Michiganders and visitors alike can connect with the true wild at Rockport State Park. After its relatively short period of industrial use in the early 1900s, it has essentially been left to heal. Consequently, its 4000+ acres boasts:
Dark sky preserve, bat hibernaculum, flyway (migratory path), litmus site (gauge the health of Lake Huron/shoreline environment), unique/sensitive plant/animal life, deep-water port, shipwrecks, fossils, limestone quarry, sinkholes, free access shoreline, and so much more!
In its wild state visitors enjoy the unique experience of witnessing an area rebalance its own ecosystem, as well as enjoy recreational activities:
Dark sky viewing, visiting one of only two bat hibernaculums on all of Lake Huron, educational opportunities, equestrian trails, hiking, biking, fossiling, swimming, snorkeling, diving, as well as historical and cultural learning opportunities.
Please join our stewardship efforts and help preserve and protect wild Rockport!
C. Drane
Committed & Determined
We are driven by a shared vision of stewardship. Our mission is to protect the unique wilds of Rockport while fostering human connection and education with place, a place that uniquely inspires connection through its embodiment of resilience.
In support of this mission we seek to monitor and protect the key features of this extraordinary area:
 Dark Sky Preserve & SanctuaryPhoto courtesy of S. Keyes |  Flyway - Migratory Path |  Bat Hibernaculum |
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 Litmus SitePhoto courtesy of G. Kristine |  Geology & FossilingPhoto courtesy of J. Fairchild |  Water HealthPhoto courtesy V. Williams |
 SinkholesPhoto courtesy of D. Brisch |  Peace in NaturePhoto courtesy S. Keyes |  RecreationPhoto courtesy of K. Miller |
 ForestPhoto courtesy T. Montie |  Plant LifePhoto courtesy of D. Brisch |  ShorelinePhoto courtesy of D. Birch |
 Animal LifePhoto courtesy C. Drane |  Cultural & Historical PreservationPhoto courtesy C. Drane |
K. Miller
Regional Assessment
General Management Phase 1
Longterm Action Goals Phase 2
DNR Proposed Plan
As the managers of our public lands, DNR is considering plans for Rockport's future. Please take a moment and familiarize yourself with these ideas and help us encourage plans that foster the longterm stewardship and thriving of this special place.
S. Atkinson
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
— Jane Goodall
Take the Survey
The DNR is seeking input on their next steps in development, please take the time to share your thoughts!
Send a Letter!
Here! Use ours! Send a letter to your representatives, groups, and/or people who share an interest in the stewardship of Rockport!
Share Flyers!
Here! Use ours! Share flyers on message boards, at events, with groups, at work, with neighbors, friends, family. Get the word out about Rockport!
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