Filed Under: Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Paddling, Skiing
Wild Beauty on the Lake Superior Shore . . .
Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of the Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore this 73,000+ acre park. Attractions include a lighthouse and former Coast Guard life-saving stations along with old farmsteads and former logging trails. The park is a four season recreational destination where hiking, camping, hunting, nature study, and winter activities abound. At its widest point the Lakeshore is only five miles and hugs the Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. This was the first National Lakeshore and was authorized in 1966.
Mission Statement of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Our shared mission is to conserve the ecosystem integrity of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, a mosaic of geologic, biologic, scenic, and historic features, offering opportunities for recreation, education, inspiration and enjoyment forever.
Map
http://www.nps.gov/piro/pphtml/maps.html
Directions
Plane - Grass airfields are located near Grand Marais and Munising. Regularly scheduled commercial airline service is located in Marquette, Escanaba, and Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.
Car - Michigan state highways M-28 and M-94 lead to Munising; state highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais. County road H-58 and other spur roads provide access throughout the park.
Bus - Regional bus lines stop in Marquette and Escanaba.
Public Transportation - Local bus service (Altran, (906) 387-4845) offers backpacker shuttle service in summer; reservations are required.
References and External Links
Posted by: recreation2 and last modified on Jul 05, 2007 by thoos
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