History Hike on September 19
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Chris Clark
Sep 8, 2025, 5:41:13 PMSep 8
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Journey into history with us on a special hike co-sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center! During this 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 10:30 a.m. at the north end of Oval Beach parking lot (at the end of Perryman Street in Saugatuck – here’s a map). Local expert Chris Clark will lead the two-hour trek, sharing information about early settlement, the old channel, lighthouses, piers, Fishtown, and even a shipwreck!
The hike will involve sandy terrain, some short climbs, and perhaps some mud. Please bring water and wear appropriate shoes. Sorry, dogs aren’t allowed in the Harbor Natural Area.
We will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the north end of Oval Beach parking lot (at the end of Perryman Street in Saugatuck – here’s a map). Local expert Chris Clark will lead the two-hour trek, sharing information about early settlement, the old channel, lighthouses, piers, Fishtown, and even a shipwreck!
The hike will involve sandy terrain, some short climbs, and perhaps some mud. Please bring water and wear appropriate shoes. Sorry, dogs aren’t allowed in the Harbor Natural Area.
Chris Clark
Sep 16, 2025, 9:56:43 AMSep 16
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This Friday, September 19, is our History Hike at Oval Beach.
There's more below and at https://radarhill.club/history-hike/
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