Porcupine Mountains Escarpment Trail

The Porcupine Mountains Escarpment Trail starts at a parking area off the 107th Engineers Memorial Highway and ends at the overlook for Lake of the Clouds.  This is one of the most scenic hikes in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.  If you start from the overlook and hike to the parking area, you will be traveling mostly downhill.  You …

Lake Gogebic State Park

Lake Gogebic State Park Lake Gogebic State Park is an ideal point from which to explore the western Upper Peninsula. The park is located on the edge of the Ottawa National Forest and has many exciting things to do and see nearby. Many points of interest are within easy reach of the park. Bond Falls and Agate Falls are to …

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 …

Baraga State Park

Baraga State Park Baraga State Park is located next to scenic Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. Baraga State Park is situated a quarter mile south of Baraga along US-41.  Camping is available at 115 grassy sites or in the park’s minicabin or tepee. The park now includes five pull through campsites and 20 and 30 amp electrical service. The park is great for …

Brimley State Park

Brimley State Park Brimley State Park is located along the beautiful shore of Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay near Sault Ste. Marie. It is also one of the oldest state parks in the Upper Peninsula.  Brimley State Park was established in 1923 when the Village of Brimley gave the DNR the park 38 acres. The remaining acreage was acquired through purchase or …

Porcupine Mountains State Park

Porcupine Mountains State Park Porcupine Mountains State Park is located 15 miles west of Ontonagon in Upper Michigan. This is the largest State Park in all of Michigan and its 60,000 acres make it one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest. Towering virgin timber, secluded lakes, and miles of wild rivers and streams make a visit to the …

McLain State Park

McLain State Park McLain State Park offers two miles of sand beach on Lake Superior. The park has an overall size of 443 acres.  Visitors can also enjoy different activities in the park such as fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, searching the beach, and sight-seeing. The sunsets at McLain State Park are very beautiful and there is even a lighthouse to view.  There are also …

Fayette Historic State Park

Fayette Historic State Park Fayette, Michigan was once one of Upper Michigan’s most productive iron-smelting operations.  It is located on the Big Bay de Noc of Lake Michigan on the southern part of the Upper Peninsula.  Fayette Historic State Park was established to show what life was like in the town during the 19th century. Over 20 buildings are open, with restoration …