Owasippe

Owasippe Scout Reservation,  America's oldest Boy Scout camp in continuous operation.  Located on Russell Road, Twin Lake, Michigan.  This was our destination for the day.  

Years ago, Mike, the kids, and I rode our mountain bikes around Owasippe.  I remember Owasippe as rich woods with many lakes, scary bridges, hilly, a very unique place. 

Owasippe is currently closed to the public but will reopen August 18th.  There is a fee and you need to register before you hike or bike here.  These are pictures from the day Marie and I spent there on the last day of May.

A trail filled with Wild Columbine.

            "Quaking Bog" and it did quake!

  

 Scary bridge, I just closed my eyes as I crossed it.

Partridgeberry  (Mitchella repens)

This Orange Hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) was just starting to open and was more red than orange.

 Sundew

          Frostweed (Helianthemum canadense) Rockrose Family

Along a trail at Owasippie, another fun adventure.