Exploring Michigan Muskegon State Park Blockhouse

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The Muskegon State Park consists of 1,233 acres of land. 3 miles of shoreline including 2 on a sandy Lake Michigan beach. 12 miles of hiking trails that I hope to traverse one day. • This was a spur of the moment stop on a long trip down the west coast. The blockhouse really caught my eye so I just had to jump out and look around. This video is quite short from far more interruptions than I thought would be about. Joggers and loud chainsaws were abundant after I got to the top of the dune. Either way, this was an important stop to me. • The blockhouse has an incredibly odd history. It was built in 1933 - 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and Civil Works Administration. This structure is typically used as a defensive fortification with windows for easy sight lines against enemy troops. It was never used for this purpose. Instead, the blockhouse was designed as a land mark in the area. • I could not walk up inside the blockhouse. It was locked and there were security cameras on every corner. I thought it was a bit odd, but after some research it turns out that there is a history of vandalism at this site. In 1962 a group of vandals burned the building down simply out of boredom. It was rebuilt in 1964. In 1990 another arson attempt was foiled. It was determined that if the park intended to keep the building it should no longer look like the grey, black, aged eyesore it was. Thus, the beautiful yellow, wooden blockhouse stands at the highest point in the park. • https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksand... • These videos are dedicated to the beautiful state of Michigan and are my way of preserving its beauty. • Exploring Pure Michigan • Location - Muskegon • Time - 10:00 AM • Coordinates - (43.255434, -86.349824) • #Michigan #Virtualwalk #Seasonsguide

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