Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. Many of the park buildings are historical structures built by the CCC during the Great Depression.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. Bright Lake is one of two lakes located within Hartwick Pines State Park.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. A small stream along a hiking trail through the forest.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. Along the shores of Glory Lake. There are fishing piers on Bright and Glory Lakes. Both lakes are non-motorized and neither have a designated swimming area.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. Within the park is the Forest Visitor Center. At the Visitors Center is a handicapped accessible hiking trail through an old growth forest.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. The Forest Visitors Center contains exhibits that highlight Michigan's lumber industry and the lives of the men who worked the lumber camps.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. Historic CCC building that now serves as an activity center.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. Playground in the day use area. The day use area has a picnic shelter, tables, grills and restrooms. It is nestled among a pine forest with access to hiking trails.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. One of many hiking trails located in the park. I saw at least two that were paved for park goers with strollers or that require wheelchairs.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. Small log chapel in the woods. The chapel seats about 15 and is available as a rental for weddings. I believe it is open all the time. I was there about 7pm in the late fall and it was unlocked.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. The only window in the chapel is in the shape of a cross over the altar.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. Michigan logging wheels enabled lumberjacks to move several large logs at a time over soft and muddy ground. This is one of many outdoor displays located at the Logging Museum within the park.

Hartwick Pines State Park, Michigan, United States. At over 9,000 acres, Hartwick is one of the largest parks in Michigan. It is the only place in the lower peninsula where the public can view an old growth forest.