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Grand Sable Dunes The Grand Sable Dunes are located north of Munising, Michigan off of scenic Highway 58. They cover a 5 mile stretch of coast along Lake Superior in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The massive dunes rise 300 feet above the water below. These beautiful sand dunes are more than just a great spot for a photo opportunity. …
Copper Peak Adventure Ride The Copper Peak Adventure Ride is one of the top highlights to visit in the Ironwood area and all of Upper Michigan. There is a chairlift that takes you 810 feet up onto the top of the hill (a 360 foot copper-bearing volcanic outcrop). Then visitors take an exciting 18-story elevator ride to the main observation deck. If you …
Lake of the Clouds Description: Lake of the Clouds is one of the premier hiking spots in not only the Porcupine Mountains State Park, but in all of Michigan. Walk only a short distance over a beautiful trail that winds through the woods or take the ADA access trail to the escarpment and view the majesty of the Lake of the Clouds …
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 …
Pine Mountain Jump The Pine Mountain Jump is one of the highest man-made ski jumps in the world. It is located in Iron Mountain, Michigan and is one of the highlights to see in the area. It is part of the Kiwanis Ski Club and still hosts annual FIS Ski Jumping Continental Cup competitions. Pine Mountain Jump has been open since 1937 …
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 …
Kitchitikipi – Big Spring Kitchitikipi (Big Spring) is the largest freshwater spring in Michigan. The original name of the spring was the “Mirror of Heaven” given to it by the early Native Americans. It is an oval pool about 300 by 175 feet, and 40 feet deep. Over 10,000 gallons a minute of water rush up from cracks in the limestone floor …
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 …
Piers Gorge Piers Gorge is a beautiful gorge that has been formed by the Menominee River. It gets its name from the drops that look like “piers” as they fall over rock ledges. These create four sets of rapids. The biggest of the drops is about 8′ high and is named Mishicot Falls. There is a nice hiking trail that runs alongside these …
Chapel Rock and Beach Chapel Rock is located along the coast of Lake Superior in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It is located about 15 miles east of Munising off Alger County Road H-58, then about a 5 mile drive north to the end of Chapel Road. Once you reach the parking lot it is a 2.5 mile hike to Lake Superior and …