Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Autumn At The Cascades

We were visiting Bond Falls on a perfect day. These cascades above the falls are almost as beautiful as the waterfall itself and must be included in any visit to Bond Falls. (2014)

Alger Falls In Autumn

This waterfall is located immediately beside the main road south of Munising, Michigan, and near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's upper peninsula. Every traveler appears to stop and photograph the falls but it is a difficult one to properly capture. Though small in size, it is huge in beauty. (2013)

Canyon Falls

As you travel Michigan's upper peninsula, you will occasionally find a roadside picnic area sponsored by the State. They sometimes are named after a point of interest near the picnic area. At this particular MDOT picnic area, the falls is only a short 10 minute hike from the picnic area. The picnic area is well marked along the road.

Autumn At Horseshoe Falls

Located near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising, Michigan, Horseshoe Falls is on private property and admission is charged. My first few visits to Pictured Rocks I skipped this falls, refusing to pay admission . . . but once I viewed the falls, I decided I would visit it on each trip to the area. It is just one of the many waterfalls in Michigan's upper peninsula. The setting is quite dark in summer and fall due to a heavy canopy of trees all around. Blending exposures is all guess work. This image was taken in the autumn season. I now feel Horseshoe Falls is worth the small admission fee. (2012)

Bond Falls

A horseshoe boardwalk circles around the foot of this outstanding falls in Michigan's upper peninsula. Here, a visitor can be seen in the right-hand part of the photo, halfway up the falls. And while this falls is beautiful as shown, timing is everything when visiting any site and this location at full fall color would be fantastic . . . so time your visit for fall colors.

Road Through Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Bridge Over the Big Carp River

Looking down from an observation area high above, the bottom portion of the Lake of the Clouds is seen here as the Big Carp River begins its final journey to Lake Superior in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near Ontonagon, Michigan, in Michigan's upper peninsula. The bridge crossing the river in the center of the picture is part of one of the park's trails. This park receives many fewer visitors than many State Parks because of its remoteness. (2014)

Evening Hike To Canyon Falls

This part of the trail to Canyon Falls is the toughest portion of the 10-minute hike. The trailhead is found at the well-marked Canyon Falls picnic area along M-28 in Michigan's upper peninsula.

Wagner Falls

Located just south of Munising in Michigan's upper peninsula, this waterfall is a short 3-4 minute walk from the road and is not often crowded. There are many waterfalls in the Munising area . . . as well as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior. (2012)

Autumn Reflections

Taken near Bond Falls. (2014)

The River Below Bond Falls

The horseshoe-shaped boardwalk around the foot of Bond Falls makes for an easy stroll to view the falls from all angles. I considered several crops to this image (e.g., to exclude the yellow tree on the right bank and eliminate the river below the large rock) but in the end decided to place the falls in its total environment. Its setting is one reason I place it as one of the 2 or 3 most beautiful waterfalls in Michigan. (2014)

Two-Track Through Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

These visitors to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near Ontonagon, Michigan, are enjoying one of the overlooks at the Lake Of The Clouds area. The many hiking trails and waterfalls in this park make it one of our favorite spots to visit. The park is located in Michigan's upper peninsula and, because of its remoteness, is never overrun by visitors. (2014)

Morning On A Lake Superior Beach

While visiting the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's upper peninsula, you will drive by several beaches on Lake Superior as you approach the park. Scramble down and take a look. The sounds of the crashing waves is refreshing.

Passing Waterfall

As you hike various trails in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near Ontonagon, Michigan, you constantly pass small rapids/waterfalls. In their settings, the sound of the rushing water is soothing to the maximum degree. We passed this one along the Little Carp River on our hike to Greenstone Falls. (2014)

Rock Wall Below Canyon Falls

Sturgeon River Above Canyon Falls

As you travel Michigan's upper peninsula, you drives past many MDOT sponsored roadside picnic areas. They are well marked. If you keep your eyes open, you will see the Canyon Falls picnic area. The visitor walks 10 minutes from the picnic area along the Sturgeon River to reach Canyon Falls.

Wetlands Of Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Autumn At Greenstone Falls

This waterfall is located on the Little Carp River at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near the town of Ontonagon in Michigan's upper peninsula. (2014)

The Presque Isle River Rapids

The Presque Isle River looks rather benign here with the silky water, however, I feel anyone falling into the water at this point would be killed on the way down to Lake Superior. The rapids below this point are brutal.

The Rapids On The Presque Isle River

These are the rapids on the Presque Isle River at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's upper peninsula west of the town of Ontonagon on Lake Superior. The fence of the boardwalk along the river can be seen in the upper right section of the image. The trail along the opposite side of the river is a bit more rugged. This river is as dangerous as it appears in this photo. (2014)

Overlooked Falls

When you visit Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's upper peninsula near the town of Ontonagon, try to walk out to Greenstone Falls. As soon as you leave the parking area and embark upon your hike along the Little Carp River Trail, you will come to this little rapids or cascades. I believe it is named Overlooked Falls. (2014)

Presque Isle River Rapids

This is a portion of the run of rapids on the Presque Isle River at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan's upper peninsula west of the town of Ontonagon on Lake Superior. As we look at the river here there is a boardwalk trail along the right side of the river but the trail along the opposite side of the river is a bit more rugged. This river is as dangerous as it appears in this photo. (2014)

Bond Falls

I feel this is one of Michigan's prettiest waterfalls. My wife and I think the State of Michigan should change the name to Hiawatha Falls . . . (2014)

Autumn At Bond Falls

(2014)

Silk Above Bond Falls

If you should ever visit Bond Falls in Michigan's upper peninsula, be sure to climb above the falls and view the rapids coming down to the falls.

Babbling Brook Near Wagner Falls

(2016)

Watercolor of Sable Falls

Sable Falls is located at the extreme eastern end of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, west of the City of Munising in Michigan's upper peninsula on Lake Superior. It is a 4-5 minute walk from the parking lot and then down several flights of stairs to various viewing points. It is one of the many waterfalls in Michigan's upper peninsula. I decided to give this one a watercolor look. (2012)