Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 4:24 pmBelieve it or not, but I am finally getting around to posting some of the pictures of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore that I visited last summer. Thought maybe some of you who are coming to Michigan this year or in future, might want to put this on n=you list of places to visit. This park is located in Munising, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is a fantastic plact to visit and explore. One could easily spend a couple of days or more here. And there is also a Shipwreck cruise that will take you into Munising Bay to view some of the shipwrecks from by gone days as well. That too is well worth the trip.
I don't remember the names of all the formations along the lakeshore that the boat takes you past, but when I see one I do, I will include it's name by the picture. Otherwise, enjoy the cruise. These ictures are just some highlights and by no means the entire thing.
This was our boat for this trip.
Some of the various formations that were formed by water and wave action of Lake Superior
This particular formatin is called Indianhead. You can make out the head in the end of the formation
This is Spray Falls.
The East Channel Light on Grand Island. Grand Island is also part of the National Lakeshore and can be accessed by ferry. You can hike and bike on this island, but no vehicles go over. It is very rustic. For those who are daring, rustic camping is allowed.
The boat cruise along the Pictures Rocks last approx. 3 to 4 hours depending on which cruise you take. The cruise going to Spray Falls is the longest. I"ve been on this trip 3 times and never tire of it.
For those who might want to stay in the U.P. for a few days and tour this park along with some other attractions, Indian Lake State Park, near Manistique, about 50 miles south of Munising is a good place to base as well. From there you can also tour Kitchi-iti-Kipi, the Big Springs State Park and Fayetee Historic State Park, a restored Iron Smelting ghost town that is a beautiful place to visit and explore. Fayette does have a campground, but does not have any modern restroom facilities nor a dump station, due to the extensive limestone layers under the ground. I have camped there many times.
Hope you enjoy the little tour. Anybody want any more information, just ask.
I don't remember the names of all the formations along the lakeshore that the boat takes you past, but when I see one I do, I will include it's name by the picture. Otherwise, enjoy the cruise. These ictures are just some highlights and by no means the entire thing.
This was our boat for this trip.Some of the various formations that were formed by water and wave action of Lake Superior
This particular formatin is called Indianhead. You can make out the head in the end of the formation
This is Spray Falls.
The East Channel Light on Grand Island. Grand Island is also part of the National Lakeshore and can be accessed by ferry. You can hike and bike on this island, but no vehicles go over. It is very rustic. For those who are daring, rustic camping is allowed.
The boat cruise along the Pictures Rocks last approx. 3 to 4 hours depending on which cruise you take. The cruise going to Spray Falls is the longest. I"ve been on this trip 3 times and never tire of it.
For those who might want to stay in the U.P. for a few days and tour this park along with some other attractions, Indian Lake State Park, near Manistique, about 50 miles south of Munising is a good place to base as well. From there you can also tour Kitchi-iti-Kipi, the Big Springs State Park and Fayetee Historic State Park, a restored Iron Smelting ghost town that is a beautiful place to visit and explore. Fayette does have a campground, but does not have any modern restroom facilities nor a dump station, due to the extensive limestone layers under the ground. I have camped there many times.
Hope you enjoy the little tour. Anybody want any more information, just ask.
