Sap that flows from the trees during daylight hours is bottled that same night. Wabago Peace Center was established in 1994 to provide an experiential educational environment. The center operates several demonstration projects and is one of the more interesting places to observe maple syrup production. Wabago's sugar bush includes 2,200 taps, which produce between 250 and 300 gallons of syrup annually. Guided tours of the facility are available by making advance reservations.
Price includes a complimentary sample.
This scenic farm offers tours, hayrides and friendly instruction on production practices. Go about 20 miles north from Petoskey on US-31 towards Mackinaw City. Turn west on Gill Road. When you visit a maple syrup producer, you'll see the sugar bush, the stand of sugar maples tapped and connected to the sugar house by a network of hoses. A maple tree must be 40 years old before it is large enough to tap for syrup production.