| This
is a beautiful box canyon waterfall that is
sometimes referred to as the “ Grand Canyon
of the Upper Peninsula.”
This waterfall is located on the
Sturgeon River and is part of Michigan
Tech's research forest.
It is unmatched for its fury in early
spring and blazing colors in the fall. |
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Location:
From L’Anse go South on US 41 for 8 miles,
approximately 4 miles north of the US 41/ M-28
junction. The trail starts in back of the
water pump at the roadside park. Approximately
10-15 minute hike on a level trail with boardwalks.
Legend:
Picnic Area, Restrooms, Hiking Trails, Roadside
Park.
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
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Location:
From L’Anse go south on US 41 approximately 2 miles, north of US
41/M-28 approximately 9-10 miles.
Take Golf Course Road 2 miles to the Trail’s Head.
Hike is approximately 25 minutes. Please
contact (906) 524-7444 for more information. Open
weather permitting.
Legend:
Restaurants Nearby, Hiking Trails, Seasonal.
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
| When
you reach the top of Little Mountain there is a
panoramic view of Keweenaw Bay and the Huron
Mountains. The scenic view changes with the seasons
as an artist paints the horizon. |
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| For
years, Mount Curwood was thought to be Michigan’s
highest peak. In
1982 the U.S. Dept. of Interior’s survey team
gathered new measurements.
Mount Curwood is 1,978.24 feet and Mount
Arvon is 1,979.238 feet above sea level.
Although no panoramic view is offered from
the summit of Mount Arvon, visitors can enjoy
unspoiled forestry scenery. Seasonal road but
accessible in winter by snowmobile. |
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Location:
US 41 to downtown L’Anse, turn right at the 4-way stop on
Main Street, which will turn into Skanee Road. Go
approximately 16
miles to Roland Lake Road, turn right and go 3 miles to
Ravine River Road. Go 8 miles and follow the blue diamond-shaped signs that mark the way to the top.
Legend:
Hiking Trails
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
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Location:
US 41 to downtown L’Anse, turn right at the 4 way stop on
Main Street which will turn into Skanee Road. Go
approximately 8
miles and turn left on Townline Road. Go 4 miles to a stop
sign; go straight for another mile; turn right on Point
Abbaye Road. Go
approximately 7-8 miles and you will have reached the Point.
Legend:
Picnic Area, Restrooms
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
| A picturesque wilderness has an unmatched
view of the Huron Islands the Huron Mountains along
with the crystal clear
waters of
Lake Superior.
Enjoy the serenity of nature at this remote
area that has been unspoiled by human development. |
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| Henry Ford
built this picturesque village in 1936 as a
model self-sustaining sawmill town. He chose a
site along Plumbago Creek, which he dammed.
The resulting lake provided a water supply for the
mill and a recreation area for the residents.
One can tour the early 20th century sawmill and town
from June 15th to October 15th. You can relive
the Ford dream and learn about lumbering in the
western Upper Peninsula through a self-guided
tour. Knothole Gift Shop and visitor center
are open year round. |
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|
ALBERTA
VILLAGE MUSEUM & SAWMILL |
Location:
8 miles south of L’Anse, Or 4 miles north of the US 41-M
28 junction
Legend:
Restrooms, Entry Fee, Picnic area
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
|
Rising
six stories above the Red Rocks Bluff, the Shrine
commands a breathtaking panoramic view of Keweenaw
Bay and surrounding communities.
Holding a cross (7 feet high) and snowshoes
(26 feet long), the statue of Bishop Baraga is 35
feet tall and weighs four tons.
It floats on a cloud of stainless steel,
supported by five laminated wood beams representing
Baraga’s five major missions. |
| Location:
US 41 between L’Anse and Baraga, turn on to
Lambert Road, follow the signs to parking lot (less
than one mile).
Legend:
Picnic Area, Restrooms, Restaurants Nearby, Entry
Fee, Roadside Park.
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
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| Only
apple trees and small clearings mark the location of
the townsite of Arvon.
It was once home to some 300 people.
Waste slate piles and a water pit remain from
the Slate Mining operations that began in 1870,
ending in 1892.
Henry Ford pumped the water from the pit and
mined slate for his operations in the 1920s.
One can see the foundations of some early
slate buildings, drainage ditch and piles of waste
slate. The pit makes for a peaceful small lake. |
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Location:
US 41 to downtown L’Anse at the stop light and go right
(north) on Main Street which turns into Skanee Road.
Go approximately 10 miles to Arvon Road and the Quarry is about 4
miles on the Arvon Road.
Legend:
Hiking Trails
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
|
L'ANSE
WATERFRONT/TOWNSHIP HALL |
Location:
US 41 to downtown L’Anse waterfront.
There is a large public parking lot including room
for vehicles with trailers.
Legend:
Picnic Area, Restrooms, Restaurants Nearby, Roadside Park.
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
| The waterfront has
sidewalks along the shoreline, picnic tables,
pavilion and restrooms.
You will also enjoy some of the historic
artifacts that are on display.
There are barrier free fishing platforms. You may order your take-out meals from nearby restaurants or
enjoy your picnic lunch.
You will see the Township Hall and may walk
there to see a large collection of historic
photography that the township maintains for public
viewing during regular office hours. |
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| Henry
Ford bought the town from Hebard’s Logging in
1924. The
town was built on the site of a former Indian
Settlement. The
location was the site of the first Baraga County
church as Father Menard spent the winter of 1660-1661 at this settlement.
You may see the former Ford sawmill, Ford
Bungalow, and the historic cemetery. The town sites are now all privately owned.
A drive through the village settlement is open year
'round. |
|
Location;
US 41 to downtown L’Anse through the stop light to the
waterfront. Turn
right (north) on Bayshore Drive, 7 miles to this former
Henry Ford sawmill town.
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
|
Location:
US 41, Baraga.
Legend:
Picnic Area, Restrooms, Restaurants Nearby, Seasonal.
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
| This
cedar cabin structure opened in 1995, housing a
unique display of the county’s past.
From wooden water lines, 1800's furniture and
1,000-year-old Native American pottery shards, the
museum gives visitors a glimpse of the historic
past. The
county birth and death records make it a must for
genealogists, and the Bishop Baraga collection along with
early dentist, logging and veterans displays make
it a must for all. |
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| This
unique geologic and distinctive landform is not to
be found in any other area of the Lake States.
Volcanic rock outcrops form the 20 foot
Sturgeon Falls and the 300-foot-deep river erosion
creates the breathtaking Gorge.
This wilderness site will challenge your mind
and endurance, a most refreshing “get away from it
all location”.
This scenic and challenging area is found in
the Ottawa National Forest.
A wilderness experience for those who want to
fish, backpack, canoe, kayak, or camp. |
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|
STURGEON
RIVER
FALLS AND GORGE |
Location:
West from Baraga on M-38 to Prickett Dam Road, 8 miles,
south on the Prickett Dam Road (pass the Dam, boat launch,
Silver Mtn.), cross the bridge (6 miles) and Sturgeon River
to Trail Head parking lot on Forest Road 2270 (3 miles).
From Sidnaw on M-28, North on Forest Road 2200 to
junction of Forest Road 2270. Parking lot is about ˝ mile
from junction.
Legend:
Campgrounds, Picnic Area, Hiking Trails
Submitted
By:
Jim Dompier (906) 524-6300
Tracey Barrett (906) 524-7444 |
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