Presque Isle Park

Written By Thomas Valdez
Closeup of the famed Black Rocks along the shore of Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan.

Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan partially owes its existence to the man who designed the grounds of Central Park.

Late in his career, Frederick Law Olmsted visited Marquette from a work trip in Chicago. Olmsted was shown Presque Isle, and asked to design a project for the land. He immediately declined, saying the spot was too beautiful to be marred by artificial objects.

If you’re interested in the topic, check out “Jewels of Olmsted's Unspoiled Midwest” from The New York Times.

I posted this pic and a few others from Presque Isle over on Instagram.

Thomas Valdez
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