Miami, FL Nashville, TN New Hampshire Newport, RI Orlando, FL Palm Springs, CA San Antonio, TX Savannah, GA Smoky Mtns. Nothing compares to the savory full-bodied taste of maple syrup. Made pure from the northern forests, this ambrosia, poured over a stack of golden hotcakes or homemade ice cream, makes any meal a special treat. Michigan ranks seventh in maple syrup production in the United States and many claim it's the finest and tastiest in the world. During the sugaring season, a visit to a sugarhouse will provide a look at syrup-making, the oldest agricultural enterprise in the nation.
Maple syrup is the first crop harvested in Michigan each year.
The season begins in February or March when cold nights are followed by warm days, causing the sap to move within the trees. Tapping occurs over a period of 6 to 10 weeks. At the peak of the season, producers often work around the clock. Wabago Peace Center in East Jordan is no exception. Sap that flows from the trees during daylight hours is bottled that same night.