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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
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
Munising ATV adventures: Tips on where to go and how to prepare
For decades, Munising has been known as the “Snowmobiling Capital of the Midwest” because of its annual snowfall of more than 200 inches and a trail network that spans hundreds of miles. Anthony Autore, who grew up riding those paths and continues to seek adventure in nature today with his family, has a little-known secret:
Beer, pizza and spring weather: The salve for a winter that never showed up
Most years, the snowmobiling season in Munising lasts into late April as 300 inches blanket and build a base for the area’s extensive trail network. As for the 2023-24 winter, it hardly ever started – roughly only 90 inches fell and a sudden slam to rebuild the groomed terrain seems unlikely – and it’s instilled
