Lumbertown Series #2 LbNA #9825 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | N/A |
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| Plant date: | Jul 31, 2004 |
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| City: | Muskegon |
| County: | Muskegon |
| State: | Michigan |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | Keltic Kara
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| Found by: | Martini Man |
| Last found: | Sep 6, 2004 |
| Status: | FFa |
| Last edited: | Jul 31, 2004 |
Lumbertown Series #2 (of 4)
Foundry Park, Muskegon
During the peak of the lumbering days, 47 mills were in operation along the shores of Muskegon Lake. Pictures from this time show the many piers that jutted out into the water. The huge amount of sawdust and "junk wood" material altered the natural shoreline of the lake. Some of these piers became permanent fixtures in the lake, especially as industrialization took hold of the Muskegon following the lumbering era and the slag created as a by-product of Muskegon's many foundries altered the shoreline even further.
Foundry Park, a hidden little strip of land that juts out into Muskegon Lake, is a remnant of the lake's industrial past. If you find the dock of the Princess, you'll find Foundry Park.
From the parking lot, follow the sandy trail till you can go no farther. With a bit of exploring of this tip of land, you'll discover a lovely view of Muskegon's downtown waterfront. Docked along the waterfront is a WWII era vessel, painted in prominent camouflage colors. Notice the number of this ship. You'll need it in a minute.
After you've gotten a good look at Muskegon's downtown shoreline, go back to spot where trail ended. If you look in the water, you'll notice some old wooden pilings – possibly remnants from the logging days. If you position yourself so that the beacon pole in the water is at 290 degrees, you'll know you are standing in the right spot.
Subtract 200 from the number you saw on the boat and set your compass to this bearing. Go approximately 13 paces in that direction. Assuming that the folks who fish at this spot haven't rearranged the scattered concrete, you'll find yourself standing on a large concrete slab. Look to your left. You'll find a remnant of Muskegon's lumber past hidden under some concrete at the base of a young willow.
Note: The gates of this park are locked between 9 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Terrain: Easy (flat, sandy trail)
NOTE: Pace = 2 steps (a step being the casual stride of a 5'4" person)
Foundry Park, Muskegon
During the peak of the lumbering days, 47 mills were in operation along the shores of Muskegon Lake. Pictures from this time show the many piers that jutted out into the water. The huge amount of sawdust and "junk wood" material altered the natural shoreline of the lake. Some of these piers became permanent fixtures in the lake, especially as industrialization took hold of the Muskegon following the lumbering era and the slag created as a by-product of Muskegon's many foundries altered the shoreline even further.
Foundry Park, a hidden little strip of land that juts out into Muskegon Lake, is a remnant of the lake's industrial past. If you find the dock of the Princess, you'll find Foundry Park.
From the parking lot, follow the sandy trail till you can go no farther. With a bit of exploring of this tip of land, you'll discover a lovely view of Muskegon's downtown waterfront. Docked along the waterfront is a WWII era vessel, painted in prominent camouflage colors. Notice the number of this ship. You'll need it in a minute.
After you've gotten a good look at Muskegon's downtown shoreline, go back to spot where trail ended. If you look in the water, you'll notice some old wooden pilings – possibly remnants from the logging days. If you position yourself so that the beacon pole in the water is at 290 degrees, you'll know you are standing in the right spot.
Subtract 200 from the number you saw on the boat and set your compass to this bearing. Go approximately 13 paces in that direction. Assuming that the folks who fish at this spot haven't rearranged the scattered concrete, you'll find yourself standing on a large concrete slab. Look to your left. You'll find a remnant of Muskegon's lumber past hidden under some concrete at the base of a young willow.
Note: The gates of this park are locked between 9 p.m. - 8 a.m.
Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Terrain: Easy (flat, sandy trail)
NOTE: Pace = 2 steps (a step being the casual stride of a 5'4" person)