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5 Top-Rated Munising Hikes According to AllTrails
From jaw-dropping waterfalls to rugged Lake Superior cliffs, Munising, Michigan, is packed with hiking trails that deliver big adventure and even bigger views. We turned to AllTrails — the go-to source for trail reviews from real hikers — to round up five of the most loved hikes in the Munising area. Whether you’re looking for

Top 5 Photo Spots in Munising
Ready to level up your Instagram game? Munising, Michigan is packed with jaw-dropping landscapes that demand a spot on your feed. From epic cliffs and cascading waterfalls to serene shorelines, we’ve rounded up the top 5 photo spots in Munising—and exactly how to find them. Let’s get exploring! 1. Lover’s Leap – via kayak or

Top Spots for Birdwatching in Pictured Rocks this Spring
Spring in Munising means roaring waterfalls, blooming wildflowers, and, most exciting for nature lovers, birds! As migratory species return to the Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore transforms into a birdwatcher’s paradise. From forest trails to marshes to dramatic lakeside cliffs, the park’s diverse habitats attract a wide variety of species throughout the spring migration

Top 5 Flowing Waterfalls in Munising this Spring
Spring is the time of fresh starts and new beginnings. In Munising, a perfect example of this season of change is our waterfalls! As the snow melts and the April rains pour in, waterfalls surge to life with roaring waters, creating ideal viewing conditions. The sound of rushing water, the warm sun poking through the

Winter Moments- Winter activities you don’t want to miss in Munising
Each year, Munising hosts the Michigan Ice Fest, a celebration of climbing that brings unique outdoor adventure opportunities to everyone from beginners to professional-level athletes. The 2025 Michigan Ice Fest is over, but Munising still has plenty for you to explore and enjoy this winter! While snow melts downstate in early March, the 330 miles

Munising is Michigan’s best snowmobiling town: Where to go, what to experience
A winter destination can’t earn the title of “Snowmobiling Capital of the Midwest” without doing something right, and Munising, Michigan’s best spot to get out and ride, checks all the boxes. Wide open groomed trails – got ‘em, more than 330 miles of smooth travel. Picture perfect settings – just look around the trails with

By water, by land and by road, fall color adventures start in Munising
John Madigan, the owner of Pictured Rocks Cruises, contends that the best fall color views in Michigan come from the Lake Superior waters, whether that perspective comes from one of his boat tours or a kayak adventure. Not so fast, says Rhonda Lassila, who pitches the serenity of being among the colorful hardwoods while on

Thirsty for Refreshing Outdoor Recreation this Summer? Munising Fills a Tall Glass of Water
One of Ancient Greece’s first philosophers, Thales, theorized water was the source of all natural phenomena — a groundbreaking conception at the time. Since school’s out for summer, however, let’s skip philosophy class and dive into a lesson about how water sources abundant experiences and activities here in Munising. Summer pours aquatic activities into the

Big Water, Big Woods, Big Sky: Explore Munising on Your Summer Vacation
Big Water, Big Woods, Big Sky: Explore Munising on Your Summer Vacation Adventure comes in many forms, for some it’s a fast-paced thrill-ride, but for others it’s a quiet moment in nature’s beauty. For some, it’s on or in the water in the midday sun, and for others it’s when surrounded by lush forests or