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Get Up, Get Out: America's Longest Canopy Walk

Whiting Forest gives visitors a bird's-eye view of nature.

MIDLAND, Mich. — Within its first six months of opening, Dow Gardens' newest attraction; a quarter mile long path through the tree tops, has been wildly popular.

More than 50,000 people have checked out America's longest canopy walk.

The $20 million dollar project features three distinct arms that branch out into three very different views of the 54 acre property.

The Spruce Arm features a cargo net where guests can sprawl out and relax while breathing in the fresh air from neighboring evergreens.

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Spruce Arm of Whiting Forest Canopy Walk

The Pond Arm stands 25 feet above the serene Lake Margrador, an oasis where forest wildlife gathers during quiet times.

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Pond Arm of Whiting Forest Canopy Walk

The Orchard Arm towers high above newly planted apple trees on the edge of the older forest.

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Orchard Arm of Whiting Forest Canopy Walk

Directions from Grand Rapids:

Take US-131 north, exit 120 for M-46 E toward Saginaw, turn left onto M-66 N, turn right onto M-20 E, turn left onto S Meridian Rd, Turn right onto E Pickard Rd and continue onto M-20 E then M-20 E turns left and becomes Indian St W, Indian St W turns slightly right and becomes Eastman Ave

2203 Eastman Avenue in Midland, MI 48640

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