5 Captivating Waterfalls You Can’t Miss in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula This Spring

As the snow melts away and the landscape awakens with vibrant hues of green, spring in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers a breathtaking spectacle of nature’s beauty. One of the most mesmerizing features of this region is its majestic waterfalls, where cascading waters create a symphony of sights and sounds. From hidden gems nestled within dense forests to iconic falls accessible …

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum is located north of Paradise, Michigan along the coast of Lake Superior at the Whitefish Point Light Station.  This museum features the many famous shipwrecks that have happened across the Great Lakes.  The museum is currently maintained and operated by the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum opened its …

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Tahquamenon Falls State Park Tahquamenon Falls State Park is a large park covering a total of almost 50,000 acres across 13 miles.  Most of the park is undeveloped without any roads, buildings or power lines. Tahquamenon Falls State Park gets its name for the Tahquamenon River that flows through the heart of the park.  The Tahquamenon Falls are one of the …

Tahquamenon Falls

Tahquamenon Falls The Tahquamenon Falls are actually two different waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River. The water is notably brown in color because of tannins that are leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains. The upper falls are more than 200 feet across and drop approximately 48 feet. During the late spring runoff, the river drains as much as 50,000 gallons …