Wayside: A Legacy of Recreation and Preservation

A legacy of recreation and preservation

A Legacy of Recreation and Preservation Overview. 219 words. 2 paragraphs. Located adjacent to the door in the campground office, a three-by-two foot cantilevered panel features a background image of a sepia-toned 1940s or ‘50s vintage photograph depicting a group of five adults, two children, and a dog picnicking on the beach with forested hills rising in the background. Other visitors, in the distance, stroll along the shoreline in bathing suits. The introductory text, titled A Legacy of Recreation and Preservation, reads: The Platte River Campground was originally built as part of Benzie State Park in 1923, before Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was established. This area has long been a destination for people interested in getting outside and enjoying the region's beauty. In 1970, Congress set aside more than 70,000 acres along Michigan's Lower Peninsula, including the Manitou Islands, as Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Forests, lakes, beaches, dunes, rivers, ancient glacial features, and a rich American Indian, maritime, agricultural, and recreational history define this place.On the right side of the panel, a timeline tells the story of preserving the lakeshore, with images and text. To learn more about the timeline, access the menu. End of description.