📜 Second-largest waterfall east of the Mississippi, located within Michigan's second-largest state park, encompassing nearly 50,000 acres. Known for its unique cola-colored water due to tannic acid from cedar trees.
🌊 Witness the powerful Upper Falls (200 feet wide, 48 feet high) and explore the Lower Falls, a series of five waterfalls around a rowboat-accessible island.
🚶 Hike over 35 miles of trails, including the challenging River Trail connecting the falls.
🏕️ Enjoy year-round activities like camping (with multiple options and overnight lodging), fishing, wildlife viewing, winter sports (snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing), and rowing/canoeing.
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly environment.
⚠️ Parking fee and recreation passport required for entry.
🚫 Drone use prohibited within the park.
🦟 Bring insect repellent, especially in warmer months.
🥧 Try a pasty before leaving Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
🚌 Check shuttle schedule for travel between Upper and Lower Falls.
💰 Recreation passport required, small parking fee.
🕒 Daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., year-round.
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