NATURE LOVERS' PARADISE
by LoriPori
Nature lovers of all ages will find that the Mount Pleasant area provides ample opportunities for year-round enjoyment of the outdoors. Mount Pleasant has over 15 Parks to choose from, offering an abundance of beautiful areas for picnics, fishing, swimming, nature and bike trails, sledding, cross-country skiing and snow-mobiling.
With over 110 different species of birds observed in this area, the Florence Maxwell Sanctuary is a magnificent place for the bird watcher. Maintained by the Chippewa Valley Audobon Club, this 40 -acre preserve is located at the end of Wing Road and west of Winn Road. Open from dawn until dusk.
HIGGINS LAKE
by LoriPori
Located in Roscommon County, north of Houghton Lake and about a one hour drive from Mount Pleasant, crystal clear HIGGINS LAKE is reputed to be the sixth most beautiful lake in the world, according to National Geographic. Approximately one million people visit Higgins Lake each year. Its shores provide excellent beach facilities, camping, boat launch sites and hiking trails and there is ample opportunity to fish for perch, trout and pike.
Home Sweet Home
by guadmilda
"My family's home"
Welcome to Mt. Pleasant, Michigan! No, there are no mountains anywhere nearby, but it is still a nice city. Home to Central Michigan University, the Chippewa Indian Tribe (& Soaring Eagle Casino), and many other fun places, Mt. P. is a fun city. From a native perspective, its a decent student town but not somewhere I would recommend dieing to visit!:)