Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Postby Colliemom » Fri May 10, 2013 4:24 pm

Believe 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.

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Some of the various formations that were formed by water and wave action of Lake Superior
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This particular formatin is called Indianhead. You can make out the head in the end of the formation
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This is Spray Falls.
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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.
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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.
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Re: Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Postby mitch5252 » Fri May 10, 2013 4:33 pm

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Sue, what gorgeous pictures!!
Very impressive.

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Postby Liz » Fri May 10, 2013 4:51 pm

I've been there, but for only one night and didn't see much. I would love to go again and take the cruise....you obviously get the best views from the water. You got some beautiful pictures....thanks for posting.
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Postby BirdbyBird » Fri May 10, 2013 5:36 pm

That water looks kayak worthy.....
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Postby Rufflesgurl » Fri May 10, 2013 6:42 pm

Sue - Thanks for sharing your beautiful pix!!

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Postby Colliemom » Fri May 10, 2013 8:06 pm

Tina, that water is kayak worthy. But of course one must keep an eye on weather as even though it's in Munising Bay, it can still kick up some rough waves if the wind is right. I've seen kayaks out there. There's actually a sandbar or a shoal you could call it, where boats park and go swimming etc. It't been known to cause more than one shipwreck in the old sailing days cause you don't know it's there until you are on it. The day of this particular trip it was in the 90's and pretty warm out there. We were actually wishing for a breeze.
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Postby bluepinecones » Fri May 10, 2013 8:53 pm

Great shots, Sue. Those rock formations are impressive.
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Postby PeggyinCT » Fri May 10, 2013 9:17 pm

Sue. Thank you for the beautiful photos and your commentary. I am looking forward to my trip to Michigan. I hope to meet up with you and will let you know when I have a definite timeframe. It won't be in June as I originally thought. Peggy
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Postby chalet05 » Fri May 10, 2013 10:17 pm

Sue, thanks for the trip down memory lane!! I so enjoyed being there 2 years ago, but it was later in the year so no waterfall!!
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Postby snowball » Fri May 10, 2013 11:05 pm

how neat that cruise was!! love the formations as well as the coloring in the rocks
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Postby BarbaraRose » Fri May 10, 2013 11:27 pm

Wow! Such colorful rocks and cliffs! The arches and rock formations are cool! Also really like that old lighthouse. Very nice photography! :D
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Postby havingfunnow » Sat May 11, 2013 2:08 pm

Beautiful!
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Postby Sandersmr » Mon May 20, 2013 5:09 pm

Very timely, Sue! I have two nights reserved in Munising, including the 4th of July. This cruise is on my list of things to do. Trying to decide between the Sunset Cruise and the Spray Falls cruise.
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Postby cpatinjones » Mon May 20, 2013 10:23 pm

Beautiful!
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Postby avalen » Mon May 20, 2013 10:41 pm

BirdbyBird wrote:That water looks kayak worthy.....

I was thinking the same thing and I don't even have a kayak, but I was imagining you girls paddling your way around
the edge of that lake.
The pictures are beautiful and thats definatly on my list for the time I make my loop up to Wisconsin to visit my sister.
I will probably try to drag her and hubby with, in their fifth wheel. Thank you for posting those pictures.
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