1. Why is this location important? The Casino is the western gateway to the Byway. It is open year-round and is accessible to the general public. Age-restrictions apply related to gambling and alcohol.
2. How do the resources shown in this photo help to tell the Byway’s story? Anybody who has driven on US-131 knows about the Casino because of this large electronic sign. A modern landmark. The Gun Lake Tribe is a big part of the Byway’s present and past history.
3. How is this resource linked to the other resources along the Byway? The Gun Lake Casino is operated by the Gun Lake Tribe, which has several resources in the Byway. Additionally, the Casino is at the main entrance to the Byway and is a destination on its own.
4. How is this resource linked to the roadway? Directly on M-179.
5. Has this resources been recognized by any regional or national program or organization? NA
6. Who owns this resource? Is the owner involved in the Byway Committee or the development of the Byway Management Strategy? The Match-e-be-nash-she-wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of Michigan is a federally recognized tribe of Potawatomi people in Michigan (also known as the Gun Lake Tribe). The Steering Committee is chaired by a representative of the Tribe.