Interlochen State Park, originally called Pine Park, was established in 1917 when the
Michigan Legislature paid $60,000 for the land, making it the
State of Michigan's first officially recognized
state park. It was created to preserve for
future generations the virgin pine stand
(Pinus strobus). It is one of the few easily reached places in Michigan where
old-growth (pre-
European settlement)
red pine can be found. In 1928, the
National Music Camp, Interlochen Center for the Arts was established on the property adjoining the northern boundary of the park. ==Notes==