Area Attractions

Munising Area Waterfalls:

May 31, 2012

Miners Falls:

Visitors hike .6 miles from the parking lot to view this 50 foot waterfall. 77 steps more lead to a lower viewing platform for a second vantage point.

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Grand Island:

May 30, 2012

A short 3 minute ferry ride takes you to a 4 mile wide, 8 mile long island once inhabited by the Chippewa Indians. Quiet forests, cliff top views of Pictured Rocks, a time weathered lighthouse, crystal clear waters and miles of hiking trails are j...

Grand Sable Dunes:

May 29, 2012

Left by ancient glaciers thousands of years ago, the Grand Sable Dunes lay atop the 300 foot high Grand Sable Banks, covering a 5 mile stretch of Lake Superior shoreline between the Sable River and Au Sable Point. The dunes are the perfect locat...

Au Sable Light Station:

May 28, 2012

12 miles west of Grand Marais, the Au Sable Light Station stands guard on Lake Superior’s southern shore. Tours are available every Wednesday through Sunday from June 15th until September 15th. Tours begin at 11 a.m. and run through 5 p.m. Tour ...

Hiawatha National Forest:

May 27, 2012

The Hiawatha National Forest offers visitors hundreds of acres of land available for hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, paddling, camping and more. The possibilities are nearly endless. For trail maps and additional information, visit the Visitor C...

Seney National Wildlife Refuge:

May 26, 2012

Over 95,000 acres of marsh, field, and forest – the perfect place to observe wildlife! Miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as a 7 mile Marshland Wildlife Drive are also featured in the refuge. The Visitor’s Center offers a children’s ...

Area Beaches

May 25, 2012

Chapel Beach: This tucked away jewel takes some effort to reach but when you arrive at this destination you will be glad you did. That is because Chapel Beach is home to Chapel Rock, one of the more popular rock formations along Pictured ...

Kitch-iti-kipi:

May 20, 2012

Kitch-iti-kipi (The Big Spring) is appropriately named, spanning 200 feet across and 40 feet deep with 10,000 gallons of water per minute rising from the fissures in its limestone base. A short 50 yard walk along a paved path will take you from th...