Welcome to Presque Isle Township....
As the Presque Isle Township Supervisor, I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our website and encourage you to explore the pages within it to learn more about our community. It is our hope that this website will give you the opportunity to be better informed on meetings and events happening in our Township, right from the comfort of your own home! For those of you just learning about us the community of Presque Isle is located 20 miles north of Alpena, 21 miles south of Rogers City and if you choose to visit us via the waterways of Lake Huron and the Presque Isle State Harbor, mark your setting at 45° 20' 25" N 83° 29' 10" W .
Nestled in the arms of lush green forests and the pristine waters of Lake Huron, Presque Isle Township is embraced in every corner by nature's splendor and glory. The clear waters of Long Lake, Lake Esau and Grand Lake provide hours of leisure and recreational sports for residents and visitors alike. From a serene sunrise on the east coast of the peninsula that is home to the "Old Lighthouse" to the magnificent grandeur of sunset at the tip which is shadowed by the image of the "New Lighthouse", Presque Isle holds true to its name "almost an island".
A region that is suited for every season of the year, Presque Isle Township is the ideal locale for fishing, hiking, and swimming, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. With an emphasis on its abundant water sources, Presque Isle is perfect for swimming, sailing, kayaking, sail boarding, ice fishing and ice sailing or simply relaxing on the shore of one of its lakes.
Visiting the area and want to spend a day on the lake? You have options here! In the morning you could take the opportunity to witness one of Lake Huron's magnificent sunrises from one of the Lighthouse Parks or as you walk the sandy shores of the Range Light Park. Then discover the beauty of the landscape that surrounds Grand Lake after you launch your boat or snowmobile from the Grand Lake Road DNR launch site. The small Lake Esau township park is the ideal location for a leisurely picnic and provides an amazing opportunity for you to view waterfowl that is native to our area. Then plan on watching the sun set off the western shores of Long Lake after launching from the US 23/East Bay launch site or the DNR Mar-Ral launch site off of Long Lake Road on the northwest corner of Long Lake. No matter how you spend your day, you'll soon realize that Presque Isle Township provides the waterscape to meet your needs.
Take some time to explore the Besser Bell Natural Area where you might be able to find the hidden lagoon as well as remnants of the small community of Bell that once existed there. In the spring discover the delicate, petite Dwarf Lake Iris, (the State Flower) a protected species which is unique yet indigenous to our area. As you travel the Bike Path that leads along the picturesque country roads of our Township, you are certain to receive a wave of a hand and a warm, friendly "Hello" from those you pass along the way. Our community is steeped in lore and history from its two lighthouses, the historic cemetery and century old buildings within the range of our township.
Our community takes pride in its heritage and is host to traditional festivals and events such as the Fourth of July Picnic (July 4th) and Fireworks (first Saturday in July), the Labor Day Weekend Picnic, Lighthouse Festival (in October) and The Old-Fashioned Christmas in December.
Presque Isle Township strives to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the citizens, property owners and visitors of the township. And to facilitate the achievement of these community goals, we offer a branch of the Presque Isle Library at Grand Lake, as well as two fire, rescue and emergency medical service organizations to accommodate the range of our township. More recently our efforts toward a greener environment have been driven by our Recycle Program that provides a Recycle Unit at our Township Hall for deposit of recyclable materials.
We hope that our website provides the information you are seeking, yet however, if you don't find what you're looking for, please go to the top of the page and click on "Contact Us" and someone from our staff will get back to you in regard to your request.
Once again I thank you for visiting our website as a resident, property owner or visitor and hope that you enjoy the peace, tranquility and beauty of the natural resources Presque Isle Township has to offer as a destination for your next vacation or the natural choice for you to call home.
Respectfully,
Patrick Pokorski
Presque Isle Township Supervisor
