Sanilac Petroglyphs

For thousands of years, people worldwide have carved images in stone, or petroglyphs, to honor their ancestors, record teachings, and mark important places and events. Within the last 1,500 years, Native people carved more than 100 petroglyphs on a sandstone outcrop on the floodplain of the South Fork of the Cass River. The site was rediscovered after massive forest fires swept the region more than 100 years ago. The Michigan Archaeological Society purchased the property and deeded it to the state in 1971. Preserved through that vision and generosity, the park teaches about cultural and natural heritage and the continuing relationship with the environment, and it remains a sacred and important place of learning for Great Lakes Tribes.

Michigan · United States