Help Shape the Future of Grand Island National Recreation Area

Grand Island is one of the most popular and visible areas of the Hiawatha National Forest. Its unique natural and cultural landscape and its proximity to Munising, Michigan, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore make it accessible and popular for tourists and locals alike. Visitation has increased from approximately 2,000 visitors each year in the 1990s to over 20,000 visitors annually in 2025. In an effort to continue to provide a safe and exceptional outdoor recreation experience for visitors to the island, the Forest Service is requesting input from the public on how to best manage for these opportunities and many other interests into the future.

Topic Questions:

1. We want to know more about why this place is so special to you. What characteristics, qualities, activities, or other conditions would you like to see maintained for present and future generations?

2. We want to know more about how to better serve you now and into the future. What changes would you like to see at Grand Island?

Document Content:

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