Power Island

Power Island was privately owned in the 1800s and was named Marion Island in 1881, when the island was given to the owner's daughter, Marion. Many still call it Marion Island. On the northeast tip of the island is a small islet, Bassett Island, which is connected to Power Island at low water levels. In 1906 there was a 50-x-100-foot dance hall on Bassett Island, which was called the "haunted island" or the "island of the dead" because local lore told a story of a Native American woman who was decapitated for "misbehaving." From 1917 to 1944 Henry Ford owned the island, and many called it Ford Island. The most recent owner's last name was Power, and at his request he had the island's name changed to Power Island after his death in memory of the donation of the island to Grand Traverse County.

Power Island is a part of Experience 231.

Experience 231 is the #1 resource for outdoor recreation in Northern Michigan - the app brings together inside knowledge from the area's leading outdoor recreation experts. Coming this May to the App & Android Stores.

Company Overview
A coming together of the area's outdoor experts, including:

The Grand Traverse Conservation District
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy
The Leelanau Conservancy
The Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes
TART Trails
Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation
Garfield Charter Township

Description
Who is Experience 231?

We are a group of non-profits and local government organizations that are working together to preserve and protect the natural resources of Northern Michigan. The lands we manage offer some of the best outdoor recreation experiences in the country including: hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, swimming,
paddling, and birding.
General Information
Contact us @ experience231@gtcd.org