A two-fer of hikes next week!

[Chris Clark]

Next week, Radar Hill has TWO hikes!

Wednesday 5/20 @ 10:30 AM - Fifth Anniversary Hike, River Junction Preserve

Thursday 5/21 @ 1:30 PM - History Hike (registration required), just north of Oval Beach

Fifth Anniversary Hike

Radar Hill's first hike was on May 20, 2021. Come and celebrate the beginning of the club's sixth year! Everyone who attends will receive a free club patch (while they last). There's no need to pre-register.

On May 20, 2026, we'll be joined by a naturalist from the ODC Network for a hike at their River Junction Preserve. Plan to meet at 10:30 AM in the parking lot at 5403 132nd Avenue. It's northeast of New Richmond, a 20-minute drive from Saugatuck and Douglas.

We’ll walk about 3 miles on mainly flat trails (with one short hill). There is some poison ivy, so even though it could be warm, long pants are a good idea. See https://radarhill.club/5th-anniv/ for directions, a photo, and more on the Preserve.

History Hike (registration required)

Journey into history on a hike co-sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center. It’s free, but space is limited, so click here to register. During a 3.5-mile walk through the Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area, we will explore the rich history of the Kalamazoo River mouth between 1820 and 1920. This area was once a bustling hub for traders, settlers, and sailors.
We will meet at 1:30 pm at the north end of Oval Beach parking lot (at the end of Perryman Street in Saugatuck). Chris will lead the two-hour (or so) trek, sharing what he's learned about early settlement, the old channel, lighthouses, piers, Fishtown, and even a shipwreck!
Wear appropriate shoes. The hike will involve sandy terrain, some short climbs, and perhaps some mud. It may be warm, so please bring water. Sorry, but dogs are not allowed in the Harbor Natural Area.