Michiganders are very lucky to have such a beautiful state with rich and lush forests. If you’re a tree lover you’ve probably already driven through the famous Tunnel of Trees in Harbor Springs. But one of the best-kept secrets in the Great Lake State is that we have some of North America’s oldest trees in Garden, Michigan.

The trees are up north in Fayette Historic State Park in the Upper Peninsula. This park is very popular among nature and history lovers and we can see why.
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Fayette Historic State Park is a large green space that was once an iron-smelting industrial community. There are more than 20 historic buildings to explore along with five miles of hiking and cross-country ski trails.
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The 711-acre park has breathtaking white dolomite limestone cliffs that are home to the 1,400-year-old white cedar trees. These cedars are one of the slowest-growing trees and it’s almost impossible to imagine that these trees have been here for this long.
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When you think of an ancient tree that’s 1,400 years old, you would expect it to be massive. But the white cedars, though they are one of the oldest in North America, are of modest size.
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The white cedars are one of Michigan’s hidden gems because the trees aren’t easily accessible to the public. The gorgeous cliffs are closed off and can only be viewed from a distance or from Lake Michigan on a boat or kayak.
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Maybe it’s better the trees remain preserved in nature so they can continue growing, very slowly, for another 1,400 years. But families and hikers will love wandering around Fayette Historic State Park and gazing fondly at the oldest trees in Michigan.
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To plan a visit to Fayette Historic State Park, visit the Michigan History Center website. Have you been to this lovely park? Let us know about your experience in the comments below. If you have a favorite natural hidden gem, we would love to hear about it! Submit a nomination form and tell us about your favorite slice of paradise.

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