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| Munising Michigan Attractions, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Welcome to our Munising Michigan Attractions in and around the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The Alger County area has a multitude of incredible Upper Michigan Attractions and Munising is planted directly in the center of it all! Discover the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Lighthouses, Grand Island, & our Seventeen Majestic Waterfalls. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Enjoy the over 73,000 acres of Lake Superior shoreline and National Park that make up this incredible natural wonder! Whether you travel by boat, foot, bike, ATV/ORV, or snowmobile, you will love the views of Indian Head, Miner's Castle (shown to the right), Bridal Falls, Indian Head, Chapel Rock, and more. |
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| Made of colorful sandstone - it is natures art with a canvas of stone, cliffs, water, and sand! Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Trace minerals seep from the cracks of the sandstone leaving distinct color stains from different minerals. | ||
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Then with the help of wind, lake water, rain, snow, lightning, and hail - the rocks are eroded and sculpted into their current forms. These cliffs of limestone are existing today because of the lime/sand stone named the Munising Formation. This occurrence is also responsible for the large amounts of waterfalls in the central part of the Upper Peninsula. Panoramic of Indian Head shown above, Photo by Velvet Green Creations. To learn more: Pictured Rocks Page.
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Munising Michigan Historical Lighthouses Munising offers a great selection of interesting, beautiful and historical lighthouses for viewing and photographing. Shown to the left is Grand Island Harbor Range Front Light. Established in 1868, this light known as the Grand Island Harbor Range Front / "Bay Furnace" is also still active and works along with the Grand Island Harbor Range Rear. Photo by Gina Harman / Velvet Green Creations. To learn more, visit: Munising Lighthouses Page.
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Seventeen Alger County Waterfalls Spectacular waterfalls abound through streams, rivers, and throughout the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore area. These are heavenly places that are tranquil, unique, and all natural. Some of our waterfall photos are from Summer and Winter - browse them all and plan a vacation to enjoy them in person by visiting our Waterfalls Photo Gallery. Shown here is Horseshoe Falls. To learn more visit: Munising Waterfalls Page.
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The Hiawatha National Forest The Hiawatha National Forest is comprised of two main districts in the Munising area. Big Island Lake Wilderness lies about 1/2 mile NW of the community of Stueben - 22 miles NW of the city of Manistique and about 18 miles southeast of the city of Munising. Rock River Canyon Wilderness is located in Alger County, Michigan. It is situated 25 miles E of Marquette, 15 miles W of Munising. The wilderness is bounded on the east and north by FR-2279, 2276 and 2293. The south and east sides follow section lines. |
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Grand Island National Recreational Area Grand Island is located just a 1/2 mile from Munising and is situated in the pristine waters of Lake Superior. It is part of the Hiawatha National Forest and offers a great educational and fun opportunity for all! Hiking, biking, fishing, and exploring are all favorite past-times of visitors and residents alike. The island has a history that dates back over 3,000 years. It has a very old cemetary that is part of the Bus Tour stop. Another interesting place of interest is Echo Lake. This is the largest social lake in the United State of America! A Social Lake is made purely by animals that are social. This one in particular was made by a group of beavers and has been around for many years. |
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Seney National Wildlife Refuge Experience one of the most pristine havens in Michigan - Seney National Wildlife Refuge! The Seney National Wildlife Refuge is one of the Upper Peninsula's major tourist attractions with over 88,000 visitors to the refuge annually. Animals abound and thrive within the 95,212 acres of wilderness, swamps, islands, and lakes. Beautiful Trumpeter Swans, osprey, deer, loons, moose, deer, turtles, geese, fish, eagles, and more will welcome your visit! The Seney National Wildlife Refuge is comprised of 95,212 acres of wildreness, swamps, islands, and lakes. |
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Discover Munising and "Find Your Adventure"! |
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