Grand Marais, Michigan
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Top Chillin Spots in and near Grand Marais
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Seney, Michigan
Au Sable Point Lighthouse
3.01 mi / 157 ft gainThis was a fun visit while at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. There was a volunteer couple running the lighthouse portion and they were friendly, kind, and well informed. The tour itself (led by a NPS ranger I believe) was just ok, but it was still interesting. The views at the top of th...Read more -
Shingleton, Michigan
Chapel Falls & Mosquito Beach Loop Trail
9.67 mi / 1211 ft gainThe trip begins at the parking lot or trailhead 3 miles inland from Chapel Rock. The first three miles of the trail are pretty much flat and is a very easy hike. At the two-mile mark, you will see scenic overviews of Chapel Lake and Chapel Falls providing great photo opportunities. About 1/4 mile...Read more -
Shingleton, Michigan
Kayak the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
5.0The best place to start a kayak tour of the main section of cliffs along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is Miners Beach, located just outside of Munising. Miners Beach features a good size parking lot, along with a beautiful sandy beach that serves as a great launching point within sight o...Read more -
Munising, Michigan
Munising Falls
4.50.37 mi / 72 ft gainMunising Falls is a 50' falls located inside the city limits of Munising. The trail to the waterfall is directly outside the visitor center and makes for a quick and easy hike after stopping by to pick up a permit or check in with a ranger. The paved trail is cool and shaded as it follows a cre...Read more -
Munising Township, Michigan
Explore Wagner Falls
5.0Wagner Falls is an easy-to-reach waterfall right off of 94. There are parking areas on both sides of the highway so even when the trail is busy you will likely find a spot. Its close proximity to the highway and short trail make Wagner Falls the idea place to go if you are limited on time but wan...Read more -
Paradise, Michigan
Lower Tahquamenon Falls
5.00.97 mi / 59 ft gainThe waterfall is only a short stroll from the parking lot but is well worth the stop. It drops over 50ft and is 200ft wide. A stunning, powerful flow. The obvious 'Rootbeer' color comes from tannic acid produced by decaying hemlocks, cedars, and spruces along the river's banks. There are various ...Read more -
Manistique, Michigan
Explore Kitch-iti-kipi ("Big Springs")
4.5Kitch-iti-kipi is a beautiful and easily accessed attraction in the southern region of Michigan's UP. The springs are a short 11.5 mile drive from the town of Manistique and are the perfect side trip for a UP getaway.Parking is plentiful at Palms Book State Park and a parking attendant will check...Read more