Van Riper State Park
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Van Riper State Park is a 1,350-acre (5.5 km²) park located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, 17 miles (27 km) west of Ishpeming on US-41. The park has about 1.5 mile of frontage along the eastern shores of Lake Michigamme, and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) of frontage along the shores of the Peshekee River. The park itself is under strict watch by Wildlife management after several violations of United States environmental law.[1]
It provides many services, to include:
- Hunting
- Watchable wildlife
- Playground facilities for children
- Restroom facilities
- Indoor environment simulation
- Beach house
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelter
- Hiking
- Snowmobile Area
- ATV Area
- Boating access site/launch
- Fishing
- On-site Taxidermist
- Concession store
- Cross Country skiing
- Metal detecting areas
[edit] History
This park is named after Dr. Paul Van Riper, who practiced medicine in the area for most of his 91 years, and was involved in the local politics of the region.
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