By North Michigan News |
Apr 24, 2024
The Michigan House approved a resolution on April 24, 2024, to urge the state park status for Houghton-Douglass Falls. State Rep. Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock, led the effort, with the resolution aiming to designate Houghton-Douglass Falls as the Houghton-Douglass Falls Veterans Scenic Site, a unit of the McLain State Park.Speaking on the floor, Markkanen expressed his support for the resolution, stating, "It’s time we honor that agreement and include this iconic and beautiful area in Michigan’s system of State Parks and Scenic Areas." He emphasized the importance of...