Great American Beach Adventure

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs Lake Superior's shore for nearly 40 miles. Miles of colorful sandstone cliffs rise from the rugged shoreline, and there are long stretches of white sand beach. From a kayak, you can slip up beside the towering cliffs, explore caves, pull under water seeps, and explore the intricacies of shoreline bedrock.

Kayakers often begin their trips in the Munising area, which provides quicker access to cliff sections of the shoreline. Popular kayak put-in points include Sand Point, Miners Beach, the Munising Municipal Boat Ramp, and Grand Island Landing. Access points at the east end of the park include Twelvemile Beach Campground, Hurricane River Campground, and the Grand Marais Marina.

If you don't mind heading out on open water, visit Grand Island National Recreation Area. The northern end of the island features dramatic sandstone cliffs while the southern end offers sand beaches and protected bays. Trout Bay on the north side of the island has high cliffs like Pictured Rocks. Wildlife includes black bears, peregrine falcons, white-tailed deer, and loons.

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