Where to see a Monarch in Michigan
The Monarch is recorded in the counties of 127 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Indian Lake State Park
- Palms Book State Park
- Fayette Historic State Park
- Wilderness State Park
- Mackinac Island State Park
- Petoskey State Park
- Leelanau State Park
- D. H. Day State Park
- Fisherman's Island State Park
- Interlochen State Park
- Ludington State Park
- P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
- Muskegon State Park
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park
- Warren Dunes State Park
- Grand Mere State Park
- Tawas Point State Park
- Bay City State Park
- Negwegon State Park
- Sterling State Park
- Algonac State Park
- Waterloo State Recreation Area
- Allegan State Forest
- Au Sable State Forest
- Hoeft State Park
These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.