Much of the Township is held in Commercial Forest Reserve (CFR) or as part of the Escanaba River State Forest. While these lands provide a variety of outdoor recreational pursuits, they do not provide developed facilities. Developed facilities are generally found nearer the population center of the county to the south, or along the Lake Michigan shoreline to the east. Development is also found in neighboring Dickinson County to the west.
Township Recreation Facilities
1. Veterans Memorial Park provides 14 rustic camping sites, playground and picnic areas, 2 pavilions, beach area, horseshoes, basketball courts, volleyball area, softball field with dugouts, an area for truck pulling competition, and bleachers. The park is comprised of 41.6 acres and is owned by the Township.
2. The North Central Area Schools provide a playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball, football and track facilities for outdoor use on district-owned property. The school building itself includes a gymnasium.
3. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources maintains right-of-way for the Spalding to LaBranche Snowmobile Trail which connects to a network of trails.
4. The Lions Club Little League Field is located behind the Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in the Village of Powers.
POBox 144, Powers, Michigan 49874
Club Activities;
Groom and maintain 120 miles of snowmobile trails
Snowmobile safety courses (with DNR & Community Schools)
Gun safety courses (twice yearly)
Spring fish plant in local rivers
Fish plant & Childrens fishing derby on July 4
Spring and fall turkey shoots
Maintain rifle range for members and guests
Help at DNR Pocket Park fishing & pellet & archery
Maintain clubhouse for club activities
Build and put up wood duck houses
Sponsor Tracks magazine for Hermansville Elementary & Carney Nadeau students
Big Buck contest for members
Yearly Banquet
Annual fourwheeler poker run
Monthly meetings are the 2nd Thursday of each month
Snowmobile trail maps
C.C.W. Classes
Use of club for 4H shooting sports
As member feel free to join in club activities