Tobico Marsh Nature Area — Attraction in Bangor Township

I have been walking here for many years. It has foot trails, a bike path that connects to the rail trail, and viewing towers - and they're all great. The outhouses are well kept.

It's great for bird watching. I often see turtles, garter snakes, eastern ribbon snakes, deer, and other wildlife in the marsh. Sometimes the sound of frogs and toads singing the songs of their people can be heard. It's a great spot to see dragonflies and butterflies.

It's beautiful and peaceful and sometimes you-may-lose-your-shoe muddy. It's vibrant in autum. When there's a gale it's less colorful. In winter it's a cross country skiing and snow shoe trail.

This wild place will always have a special spot in my heart for providing a spot to fade...

The first 1.5 mile, from either end, can get a little congested but a great trek of clean paved paths, well traveled dirt paths with viewing and resting areas scattered throughout. There are 2 tall viewing platforms to see over Tobico Marsh, after that is when it gets pretty deserted. Various birds swoop in on the tops of these platforms and land, I sat down with my head below the rail and it was very fun watching the little birds play on the hand rails. Saw a pair of Pileated woodpeckers...

A great place for a hike! Trails are unpaved and can get muddy, so be prepared following rainy weather. The trees, foliage and wildlife are beautiful and the main hiking loop is around 2.5 miles and usually takes us just under an hour to complete at a brisk pace. We hike here all year round and our...