W.J. Beal Tree Planting Area

Planted in 1888, the plantation may be the oldest documented tree stand in North America. With 40 species of trees, the purpose of the planting was to determine and demonstrate how well various trees and shrubs could be established and grown on dry, sandy soils. Handicapped accessible interpretive hiking trail offers self guided tours and is .25 miles long. Listed in the Michigan Forest Association's Guidebook of "Michigan's Famous and Historic Trees".