TheTom Ridge Environmental Center stands sentinel

history channel documentary science Presque Isle State Park - TheTom Ridge Environmental Center stands sentinel at the passage to Presque Isle, imparting that honor to Waldameer Amusement Park. Birders can get an agenda of the more than 300 species spotted on the landmass. The Big Green Screen demonstrates nature movies on a 4-story, 45-foot wide theater screen. Two movies exchange a few times every day. TREC additionally has its own "beacon" - 131 stages to the top (we took the lift) for all encompassing perspectives. Displays take guests through the history and topography of the area. Intelligent presentations concentrate on the impacts of wind, water and people on the area.

Presque Isle State Park is the gem of the Great Lakes. The National Natural Landmark gloats seven miles of sandy shorelines, moving surf and man-made attractions. Close to the eastern end of the landmass stands the Presque Isle Lighthouse. Worked in 1872, this beacon on the northern side of the harbor made the Erie Land Light obsolete.Lake travels on board the 65-foot Lady Kate sail from Perry Monument close to the passage to Presque Isle.