Kesling Nature Preserve
8559 West Forest Lawn Road, Three Oaks, MI 49128
Hours open
Monday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday:
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Photos
Location & Phone number
8559 W Forest Lawn Rd, Three Oaks, MI 49128, United States
About the Business
Kesling Nature Preserve, located at 8559 West Forest Lawn Road in Three Oaks, Michigan, is a beautiful park and tourist attraction that offers visitors a peaceful natural setting to explore. The preserve features a deep ravine surrounded by towering beeches and maples, making it a picturesque destination year-round.
Visitors can enjoy hiking along shady trails that wind along the banks of the Galien River and through a beech-maple woods, offering scenic views of the wooded ravine. The preserve is also a great spot for bird watching, with a variety of species nesting in the area, including State-listed warblers and hawks.
In addition to hiking, visitors can also enjoy fishing, paddling, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing at Kesling Nature Preserve. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times. The preserve is also accessible through the Avenza Maps App, allowing visitors to track their progress in real time as they explore the area.
Kesling Nature Preserve was generously donated to the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy in 2004 by Dr. Peter Kesling and his family. Together with the Three Oaks Conservation Area, which is located across the street, these properties create 95 acres of protected wildlife habitat and natural areas for the community to enjoy.
For those looking to visit the preserve, driving directions are provided from I-94, making it easily accessible for visitors from all over. Whether you're interested in hiking, bird watching, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature, Kesling Nature Preserve offers something for everyone to enjoy.
Reviews
"Secluded hiking trails along the south branch of the Galien River and up along the ridge of a ravine. Bog overlooks on Forest Lawn Road. Parking for two cars at entrance but roadside spots are available. No facilities."
"Short and sweet with beautiful views of the river valley. Not much parking available."
"An out of the way, short loop next to a creek with some varied terrain. An abundance of multiflora rose and irises populate the low ground. The other path was overpopulated with stinging nettle, so wear long pants!"
"Loved it. No service so its very peaceful."
"A nice mile long loop trail that goes through prairie, light woods, and a more denser wooded area along a ravine. Definitely an easy hike. Not crowded at all. Pretty muddy in some areas, especially considering that it hadn't rained for some time when I was here. There are several benches at great look out spots above a small creek. Lots of birdwatching and plenty of parking."
People Also Viewed
-
Spare Time Entertainment Center3101 E Grand River Ave, Lansing, MI 48912, United States
-
Launch Trampoline Park Lansing1982 W Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864, United States
-
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark1 Boyne Mountain Rd, Boyne Falls, MI 49713, United States
-
Child & Adolescent Health Center18451 W 12 Mile Rd #100, Lathrup Village, MI 48076, United States
-
Toddler Country Play Cafe5144 Flushing Rd, Flushing, MI 48433, United States
-
Ida Kids Center1920 Lewis Ave, Ida, MI 48140, United States
-
Family Dollar4514 S Pittsford Rd, Pittsford, MI 49271, United States
-
Birth Toddlers & Beyond709 Jefferson St, Hudson, MI 49247, United States
-
Family Dollar525 S Meridian Rd, Hudson, MI 49247, United States
-
Candy Land Daycare210 N Summit St, Morenci, MI 49256, United States
-
Bedford Child Development Center1619 W Sterns Rd, Temperance, MI 48182, United States
-
Waterworks Park242-248 W Lincoln St, Reading, MI 49274, United States
-
Spartan Stadium325 W Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824, United States
-
Websters Park100 Madison St, Hudson, MI 49247, United States
-
Adventure Bound Camping Resorts - Green Valley11500 Morenci Rd, Morenci, MI 49256, United States
-
O'Mara Park221 W Adrian St, Blissfield, MI 49228, United States
-
Little House of Hugs & Baby Hugs14495 S Telegraph Rd, RAISINVL TWP, MI 48161, United States
-
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan - Lambertville Store7381 Secor Rd, Lambertville, MI 48144, United States
-
Dollar Tree7365 Secor Rd, Lambertville, MI 48144, United States
-
Kimball Camp Outdoor Center4502 Berlin Dr, Reading, MI 49274, United States
-
Hudson Bowling Lanes109 S Market St, Hudson, MI 49247, United States
People also searched for
- Children's Entertainment Center
- Children's Entertainment
- Animal Tracking
- Beech Trees
- Beech-Maple Woods
- Bird Watching
- Conservation Area
- Conservation Easement
- Eco-Tourism
- Educational Programs
- Environmental Conservation
- Fishing
- Forest Bathing
- Galien River
- Hawks
- Hiking Trails
- Land Management
- Landscaping
- Maple Woods
- Natural Beauty
- Nature Photography
- Nature Preserve
- Outdoor Education
- Outdoor Recreation
- Outdoors
- Paddling
- Peaceful Retreat
- Ravine Scenery
- Snowshoeing
- Trail Exploration
- Warblers
- Wildlife Habitat
- Wildlife Viewing
List of local businesses, places and services in Michigan
⭐ business help 🔍 services ☎ phones 🕒 opening times ✍️reviews 🌍 addresses, locations 📷 photos