Park №161MidwestEst. 1966
Pictured Rocks
Michigan·73,236 acres·June–October
“Forty miles of mineral-streaked sandstone cliffs above Lake Superior on Michigan's UP.”
Best season
June–October
Trip length
2–3 days
Acres
73,236
Region
Midwest
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Highlights
- Miners Castle
- Chapel Beach
- Bridalveil Falls
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