Wendy O'Neil Memorial Nature Preserve
Wendy O'Neil Memorial Nature Preserve is a nature reserve in Michigan, at a modelled elevation of 224 m. Graham Benchmark stands 405 m to the west-southwest, 19 miles off. The nearest named place is John J. Helstrom Nature Preserve at Mud Lake Bog Nature Preserve, a nature reserve 0.8 miles away. 22 named summits stand within 25 miles.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Little Traverse Conservancy
- Access
- Yes
How to reach it
Named places within 25 miles
- John J. Helstrom Nature Preserve at Mud Lake Bog Nature Preserve: 0.8 mi
- Tromble Family Nature Preserve: 4.8 mi
- Roberts Family Nature Preserve: 4.9 mi
- Judson Pike Marsh Nature Preserve: 5.2 mi
- Bessey Creek Nature Preserve: 5.5 mi
- Mullet Lake Village Boating Access Site: 5.4 mi
- Fred M. Socha Park: 5.7 mi
- Cheboygan Trailhead (NCST/NEST): 5.9 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park: 6.0 mi
- Cheboygan Dam Public Water Access Site: 6.3 mi
- Cheboygan Point Light #592: 9.8 mi
- Mackinaw City: 13.3 mi
- Colonial Fort Michilimackinac: 13.8 mi
- War Memorial / POW-MIA Memorial: 13.9 mi
- Round Island Lighthouse: 16.4 mi
- Heilman Hill: 3.7 mi
- Griswold Mountain: 11.9 mi
- Mount Pisage: 15.3 mi
- Blats Hill: 15.3 mi
- Mount Nebo: 16.3 mi
- Spies Heritage Hall: 6.2 mi
- The History Center of Cheboygan County: 6.2 mi
- Native American Log Cabin: 6.2 mi
- Sheriff’s House & Jail: 6.2 mi
- Topinabee Museum: 8.6 mi
- Owl Majestic (aka "Hootie Owl"): 6.7 mi
- Lake Huron: 6.8 mi
- Shimmy: 6.8 mi
- Bald Eagle Catching Fish: 8.8 mi
- The Man on the Cross: 14.6 mi
- Sea Shell City: 2.3 mi
- Nautical North Family Adventures: 6.5 mi
- Mystery Town USA: 13.3 mi
- Giant Sturgeon Statue: 14.2 mi
- Sturgeon for Tomorrow: 16.3 mi
- Hebron Rest Area 408: 3.7 mi
- Topinabee Rest Area 407: 7.4 mi
- Mackinaw City Welcome Center 409: 13.0 mi
- Saint Ignace Welcome Center: 17.6 mi
- Saint Ignace Rest Area: 20.0 mi
- Mesochosm Area: 5.0 mi
- Secret Garden: 16.7 mi
- Rose Garden Veranda: 23.4 mi
- Harris Gardens: 24.1 mi
- Monarch Waystation: 24.2 mi
- Devoe Beach: 13.8 mi
- Doriva Beach: 16.6 mi
- Kiwanis Beach: 19.2 mi
- Chain Lake Beach: 19.8 mi
- Zorn Park Beach: 22.5 mi
- Alanson Fresh Spring Water Well: 14.1 mi
- Dwightwood Springs: 17.0 mi
- Dablott Spring: 17.7 mi
- Shotto Spring: 18.9 mi
- Bubbling Spring: 24.0 mi
- Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse: 13.7 mi
- Arch Rock: 17.2 mi
- Sturgeon Bay: 18.9 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Wendy O'Neil Memorial Nature Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Benchmark | WSW 241° | 405 m | 19.2 mi |
| Nub's Knob | SW 236° | 398 m | 17.5 mi |
| Emmet Heights | WSW 243° | 395 m | 19.2 mi |
| Tower Hill | SW 235° | 393 m | 17.6 mi |
| Pintail Peak | SW 235° | 368 m | 17.8 mi |
| Gray Hill | SSW 203° | 336 m | 19.3 mi |
| Island View Hill | W 267° | 330 m | 23.0 mi |
| Mount Pisage | WSW 244° | 299 m | 15.3 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:42 | 19:12 | 19:51 |
| June solstice | 05:50 | 20:46 | 21:32 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 18:59 | 19:38 |
| December solstice | 08:17 | 16:08 | 16:58 |
Local time (America/Detroit).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 19 | 20 | 28 | 40 | 52 | 62 | 68 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 37 | 27 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cheboygan, 7 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOfficial siteOpenStreetMap element way/992955159
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