Pictured Rocks

  • A Bucket List Worthy Waterfall: Miners Falls

    A Bucket List Worthy Waterfall: Miners Falls

    When you think of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, you often think of the iconic painted cliffs. But the waterfalls are my favorite. Miner’s Falls is one Michigan waterfall that should be on everyone’s bucket list. It is beautiful, powerful, and accessible by a relatively short and shaded walk in the woods.


  • A Bucket List Worthy Waterfall: Miners Falls

    A Bucket List Worthy Waterfall: Miners Falls

    Miners Falls is one Michigan waterfall that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Surrounded by the endless beauty of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Miners Falls can hold its own.


  • A Lake Side Attraction: Elliot Falls

    A Lake Side Attraction: Elliot Falls

    A small waterfall tucked away on one of Pictured Rock’s most beautiful beaches. Elliot Falls, also known as Miners Beach Falls, is an iconic waterfall of the area.


  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Mosquito Falls

    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Mosquito Falls

    Mosquito Falls is one of the smaller waterfalls tucked away in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It does not have the impressive height of Sable Falls or power of Miner’s, but it is nonetheless just as beautiful.


  • A Forested Walk to a Stunning Miners Falls

    A Forested Walk to a Stunning Miners Falls

    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is well known for its beautiful shoreline, hidden gems, acres of forest, and roaring waterfalls. Miners Falls is no exception and is one of our favorite waterfalls in the area.


  • Pictured Rocks most Iconic View: Miners Castle

    Pictured Rocks most Iconic View: Miners Castle

    One of the most iconic views of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Miners Castle offers visitors stunning views and a glimpse into the rich history of the area.


  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Sable Falls

    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Sable Falls

    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is known for its stunning rock formations, massive cliffs, and elegant waterfalls. It is an outdoor adventurers dream paradise. Nature’s finest. Sable Falls is no exception. Located on the east side of the park near Grand Marais, Sable Falls drops over 75 feet over sandstone formations on its way to Lake…


  • The Awe-Inspiring Grand Sable Dunes

    The Awe-Inspiring Grand Sable Dunes

    From the sandy beaches on the Great Lakes to the massive dunes that tower above them, Michigan has some incredibly beautiful sandscapes. When you mention these sandy terrains to someone from Michigan, it’s likely that they think of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes or Silver Lake Sand Dunes. But the one that stands out most…


  • Exploring Pictured Rocks: Au Sable Lightstation

    Exploring Pictured Rocks: Au Sable Lightstation

    Buried within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a picturesque lighthouse known as Au Sable Lightstation. This 144-year-old active lighthouse provides visitors with beautiful views of Lake Superior and a history of the area. Built in 1874 on Au Sable Point, this lighthouse was intended to not only eliminate a “dark spot” in the 80 mile…


  • A Perfect Campground: 12 Mile Beach

    A Perfect Campground: 12 Mile Beach

    What does it take to make a perfect campground? Amazing views? Great Hikes? To us, 12 Mile Beach Campground in the Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore has it all. Located right on a sandy bluff above Lake Superior. And I mean right above. You could spend all day with your feet in the sand and listening…