Van Riper State Park
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Van Riper State Park is a public recreation area located in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, Script error: No such module "convert". west of Ishpeming on US Highway 41.[1] The state park's Script error: No such module "convert". lie partly in Michigamme Township and partly in Champion Township, both in Marquette County. The park has about Script error: No such module "convert". of frontage along the eastern shores of Lake Michigamme, and Script error: No such module "convert". of frontage along the shores of the Peshekee River.
History
The park is named after Dr. Paul Van Riper, who practiced medicine in the area for most of his 91 years, and was involved in the politics of the region. He was also the father of pioneering speech-language pathologist and author Charles Van Riper. While serving on the Marquette County Board, he persuaded the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company to turn the property over to the local township for use as a public park. A beach pavilion and changing house were built by the county in 1924. In 1956, the property was turned over to the state to become a state park.[2]
Activities and amenities
The state park offers swimming, picnicking, fishing, campgrounds and cabins, and five miles of hiking trails.[1]
Climate
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References
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External links
- Van Riper State Park Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Van Riper State Park Map Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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