Huron County Nature Center — Attraction in Hume Township

I was not expecting much from this place and we only went because it was a little too cold for the beach, but I was very pleasantly surprised and impressed with the trails. They have two different loops, the shorter of which was perfect for my toddler to walk on her own. The paths are paved so very accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, making it good for older people and little kids. There are lots of signs along the path with interesting information too. We will definitely come back and check out the longer trail another time. I've also heard from family members that the programs offered on certain Saturdays are great, so we may check those out sometime...

This, alongside the petroglyphs, are the jewels of the Thumb of Michigan. When endless farm fields drain your eyes of beauty, come here and experience relaxation and amazement. The arboretum here has quite the extensive pathways, with many leading to resting spots and picturesque scenery stops. The wooden bridged areas are great spots to listen to bullfrogs while you try to catch dragonflies and damselflies with your eyes. One of the side paths ends at a grove of endless ferns. There aren't many wonderful forested areas in the Thumb of Michigan, but you really can't...

A nice loop trail in the woods where we heard many different birds and saw chipmunks, frogs, toads, salamanders, and a garter snake. Walking trails are nicely kept up and there are some alternate routes to take. There is a paved trail as well that we didn't go very far on, but would be perfect for strollers or wheelchairs. Several species of trees are have identification markers. There looks to be a couple areas near the buildings where presentations can be made to a large audience....