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Detailed maps of each property can Visitor Center/Ranger Station be found inside this publication. ARE YOU READY TO KAYAK LAKE SUPERIOR? Kayaking at Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore, Grand Preparation checklist Island National Recreation Area, and other Hiawatha Great Lakes At a minimum, you should shoreline areas can be a fun adventure. However, it is not recom- have.... mended for the novice kayaker (unless accompanied by a profes- sional tour guide). Both Pictured Rocks and Grand Island feature Sea kayak many miles of sheer cliffs which offer no way off the water if wind and waves increase. PFD (personal Lake Superior can become hazardous for any size vessel flotation device) even in moderate weather. The weather can suddenly change, exposing you to cold temperatures, wind, fog, lightning and rough Wet suit seas. Except for shallow areas, Lake Superior’s temperatures Spray skirt (and rarely reach above 55 degrees. Hypothermia can happen in as know how to use it) little as 15 minutes. Before you go, check the marine forecast! Recreational kayakers being rescued along the cliffs Personal flotation devices (PFD’s) and wet suits should be of Pictured Rocks N.L. Don’t let this be you! Whistle and foghorn worn at all times on Lake Superior. Bilge pump, paddle float and tow rope Sea Kayaks vs. Recreational Kayaks Sea kayaks with a spray skirt are recommended, because they are safer on Lake Superior. Weather radio Recreational kayaks are designed for inland waters and are not suited for high winds and big waves. Recreational kayaks can fill with water and sink due to their large open cockpit. Sea kayaks are generally Float plan 16 to 19 feet long; with hatches and bulkheads providing flotation in the front and back.

A partner (kayaking Sea Kayak Recreational Kayak alone is not advised)

Spare clothes, food and water

Recommended Skills Additional Safety • Know how to properly use a spray skirt and be able to get back in your boat if you tip over. Information Available at • Know how to paddle around the wake from large boats. Be aware of wave bounce near www.nps.gov/piro/planyour- cliffs. visit/kayaking.htm • Know how to paddle within your skills and abilities. If there is any doubt, don’t go out!

Summer Interpretive Natural History Associations - Partners in Interpretation and Education Programs Are Popular There are several non-profit associations which support inter- pretation, education, and research on these federal lands. Money generated from gift store sales, donations, and memberships goes to support the places you are visiting. Each association is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors, which votes on how revenue and donations should be spent based on budget and projects suggested by agency staff and volunteers. Here are some improvements paid for in whole or part by these associations: • Campground programs • Informational leaflets • Exhibits and interpretive signs • Observation scopes and decks • Summer internships • Teacher workshop materials and support • Special events • This newspaper! All three agencies present a variety of tours and programs from April through October. For a schedule, consult area bulletin boards, stop Hiawatha Interpretive Association at a visitor center, or view our websites - then join us! PO Box 913 Munising, MI 49862 www.hiawathainterpretive.com Hiawatha Interpretive Association National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation Seney Natural History Association The National Parks of Lake Superior Foun- 1606 Refuge Entrance Rd. dation (NPLSF) is a non-profit “friends” organi- Seney, MI 49883 zation which provides financial support to the friendsofseney.org five U.S. National Park areas on Lake Superior. facebook.com/friendsofseney These include Pictured Rocks National Lake- facebook.com/marshlandbookstore shore (MI), Keweenaw National Historical Park (MI), Grand Portage National Monument (MN), Apostle Islands Eastern National National Lakeshore (WI), and Isle Royale National Park (MI). 470 Maryland Drive, Suite 1 Ft. Washington, PA 19034 Your donation to NPLSF will assist parks with worthy proj- www.easternnational.org ects over and above funding for basic park operations. Projects include the preservation of historic structures, improved visitor services, enhanced environmental education programs, and MORE! We invite individuals and major donors to contact the ENFIA Foundation to learn more about how they can become involved 307-1/2 N. State Street in these efforts. Your donation is tax deductible. For additional Oscoda, MI 48750 information or to make a donation, contact: www.nplsf.org www.enfiamich.org Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Discovering Seney Nature Trails Hunting The Refuge is a great place for visitors The Pine Ridge Nature Trail starts Ruffed grouse, American wood- of all ages and abilities to watch and at the Visitor Center. This 1.4 mile cock, Wilson’s snipe, snowshoe learn about the local flora and fauna. loop trail takes visitors through a variety of hare, white-tailed deer and black bear may Established in 1935 as a sanctuary and landscapes. Songbirds, swans, muskrat be hunted during some state seasons in breeding ground for migratory birds and and beaver are commonly sighted along the designated areas with the proper licenses. other wildlife, today the 95,238 acre trail. The Wigwam Connector Trail ties into Only approved non-toxic shotgun shot is Refuge supports a variety of wildlife the Pine Ridge Nature Trail and offers hikers allowed on the Refuge for migratory bird including rare and reintroduced species a one mile extension (round trip) leading and upland game hunting. Check the hunt- by providing a rich mosaic of habitats: them to the Wigwams Access Area and the ing brochure for current regulations. scrub-shrub, wetlands, forest, meadow, show pools. From there you can enjoy the and lakes/ponds. South Show Pool Loop (one mile). The Fishing Northern Hardwoods Trails are a nice back- Anglers may fish in the pools Visitor Center drop for a hike. In the spring, woodland along the 3.5 mile Fishing Loop Open May 15 – October 20 from 9 wildflowers delight the senses and, in the including the accessible fishing pier, in the a.m. – 5 p.m., seven days a week, summer and fall, ferns and mosses carpet Show Pools or in C-3 Pool from May 15 to including holidays. Highlights include exhib- the forest floor. September 30. The Manistique, Creighton its, a children’s touch table, “The Wonder of and Driggs Rivers, as well as the Walsh Nature” orientation film, and the Marshland Bicycling Creek and Ditch are open for fishing during Bookstore. Binoculars, field guides, fishing Many miles of backcountry roads regular state seasons. The Refuge is open poles, tackle boxes, geocaching supplies, are available for biking throughout to ice fishing from January 1 to February 28 and kid’s packs can be checked out free the Refuge. For those who seek wildlife and on any pool. of charge courtesy of the Seney Natural solitude, these trails are for you. The roads History Association. are open during daylight hours only, so you Species found on the Refuge include north- need to plan your trip carefully. These roads ern pike, yellow perch, brown bullhead, are used to conduct a variety of Refuge brook trout, and sunfish. To protect the Marshland Wildlife trumpeter swan and common loon, lead Drive (7 miles) & Fish- work, so please be aware of the possibility of equipment or vehicles on the roads. To sinkers cannot be used on the Refuge. ing Loop (+1.5 miles) help you plan your visit, mileage is marked Check the fishing brochure for current These one-way auto tour routes meander on the Refuge map above. Roads/areas regulations. through wetlands, meadows and forests. may be closed due to biological or manage- Four wheelchair accessible observation ment (fire, logging, maintenance) reasons; Mushroom & Berry Picking decks make these drives great for wildlife please obey the closure signs. All hiking Foragers may enjoy picking mushrooms or watching. Borrow a pair of binoculars from and ski trails are closed to bicycles. berries at the Refuge. Raspberries, blueber- the Visitor Center to add to your viewing ries and other wild fruits help satisfy your pleasure. Winter Activities sweet tooth. Morels, chanterelles, boletes The Northern Hardwoods Trails and other edible mushrooms offer savory Canoeing offer ten miles of groomed trails. flavors. Some mushrooms and berries are Enjoy a day of paddling on the Trails are groomed weekly on Thursday poisonous! Manistique River, which flows or Friday as needed. Turn west off M-77 through the south-eastern part of the onto Robinson Road 1/3 mile south of the Refuge. Use is limited to daylight hours with blinking light in Germfask. The trailhead no overnight camping allowed. Canoes and is at the end of the road. Watch for otter kayak rentals are available from local outfit- trails in the snow and resident winter birds. ters. The float through the Refuge takes Brochures and maps are available at the approximatly 4 to 5 hours. The Manistique trailhead or may be downloaded from our River offers a slow but meandering float. website. Snowshoeing is allowed almost Painted Turtle, © Allie Fox Watch for bald eagles, muskrat, and wood anywhere on the Refuge except on the turtles. No boats or other flotation devices groomed tracks. Snowmobiles are not www.facebook.com/seneyrefuge are allowed on Refuge pools. permitted. www.fws.gov/refuge/seney Seney National Wildlife Refuge What are National Wildlife Refuges? The National Wildlife Refuge System is a network of lands that benefit wildlife, provides unparalleled outdoor experiences for all Americans, and protects a healthy environment. The Refuge System includes 150 million acres of land and water from the Caribbean to the Pacific and Texas to Alaska. There is at least one National Wildlife Refuge in every state. Mission The Mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System is to admin- ister a national network of lands and waters for the conserva- tion, management, and where appropriate, restoration of the fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats within the United States for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans. Upper Peninsula National Wildlife Refuges There are four National Wildlife Refuges located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan: Seney, Harbor Island, Huron and Michigan Islands. Michigan Islands National Wildlife Refuge is closed to the public to protect nesting colonial waterbirds. Lighthouse Island is the only island open to public visitation at Huron National Wildlife Refuge. River Otters - © John Hysell Calendar of Events Visit our website – www.fws.gov/refuge/seney for more events and additional information about the Refuge. Twilight Tours Amateur Photo Contest - Last Thursday in May, Photos Due August 31 First Thursday in June Did you get some great shots while enjoying 9:00 p.m. to Midnight the Refuge? Enter them in the Amateur Use your ears, not just your eyes, on these Photo Contest! In September we will display special nighttime tours of Seney National all the entries in the auditorium and online, Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is closed where visitors may vote for their favorites. from dusk to dawn, so this tour is a rare When on display for voting, the entries opportunity to experience the Refuge in the depict an incredible array of Refuge experi- twilight and early evening hours when many ences. Details can be found in the Visitor animals are active. We will be listening for Center or on our website. secretive marshbirds like the yellow rail, Virginia rail and sora, as well as frogs and Youth in the Outdoors other animals. Second Saturday in October This fun filled day is open to youth ages 7 Wildlife Wednesdays to 17 and is designed to get youth out into Wednesday Nights 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. the Refuge to explore and learn. A variety June, July, August of activities are available for kids to choose Acorn Time Bear (Black Bear), © John Hysell. Join us for a guided auto tour. Tours take from. There is sure to be an activity that will you onto part of the Marshland Wildlife pique anyone’s interest. Pre-registration Drive and into the backcountry. This is and a $5 registration fee are required. Special Rules a great chance to view wildlife, enjoy the Some activities may have an additional • Drones are prohibited. scenery, and ask questions. Some seating charge. • Please do not feed wildlife. is available in Refuge vehicles; once those • Daylight use only. seats are full, participants drive their own Fall Color Float • Dogs are allowed on a leash. vehicles (caravan style) and use a radio to First Saturday of October • Camping or overnight parking is communicate with the guides. Take a float down the Manistique River and prohibited. see the beautiful fall colors. The tour takes • Off-road vehicles are prohibited. Children’s Fishing Day approximately 4-5 hours. Early October is • Open fires are prohibited. Last Saturday of June a beautiful time to visit the Refuge as the • No boats or flotation devices are Catch the excitement! Open to youth up to leaves will be changing color. Pack a lunch, allowed on Refuge pools. age 16. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. dress for the weather (it could be warm or • For specific details on hunting and All fish being entered in the contest must cool), and remember to pre-register so we fishing regulations see the respec- be registered at the Visitor Center by 2:00 know that you’re coming. Boat rentals are tive brochures or the website. p.m. Fish dinner and prizes offered to all available locally. participants. Whitefish Point Unit The Whitefish Point Unit of Seney National Regulations: Wildlife Refuge is a birdwatchers delight. • Dogs allowed on leash only. It is located 11 miles north of Paradise, Unleashed dogs are a danger to Michigan and is a stop-over for birds migrat- piping plover chicks. ing to and from Canada. The Whitefish • Open during daylight hours only. Point region is renowned for its concentra- • Hiking, cross-country skiing, snow- tions of birds during migration. Each year shoeing, wildlife observation, pho- thousands of raptors, passerines (perching tography, and mushroom and fruit birds) and water birds funnel through the Federally Endangered Great Lakes Piping Plover Chick, picking are permitted. © Sierra Utych point to cross Lake Superior. Visit and • Fires, camping, rock and driftwood enjoy its trails, gravel beaches, sandy beach collecting, removal of natural Portions of the Whitefish Point Unit are closed during the summer months to pro- dunes and stunted jack pine-dominated items, drones, hunting, and off road vide nesting habitat for the endangered forests. vehicles are not permitted. Great Lakes piping plover. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Welcome to Your National Lakeshore If you have been here before, you know how incredible this park is. From day to day and season to season, the Lakeshore provides a wide array of outdoor experi- ences. So, why is this place special and why was it designated in 1966 as our nation’s first National Lakeshore? Could it be that the park borders Lake Superior - the world’s largest freshwater lake? From Miners Castle you can look out over 1/10th of the world’s fresh water! Could it be the five square miles of Grand Sable Dunes, the largest collection of perched sand dunes on Lake Superior? Our sand dunes contain some of the rarest © Craig Blacklock plants in the Great Lakes region. How about over a dozen miles of fishing, canoeing - whew, what an amazing imagine hitching up your draft horse to a set spectacular sandstone cliffs that rise over list of things to do! of logging wheels, used in summer logging 200 feet above the lake? Cliffs where per- And if history is your thing - just wait! in the U.P. egrine falcons nest, and rare arctic plants Would you like to climb the 85’ Au Sable While enjoying the Lakeshore, please eke out a living in breathtaking microcli- Lighthouse tower and view a storm-tossed remember to take good care of yourself and mates. Lake Superior? the park. Take a few minutes to stop by the What about the sparkling inland How about looking over a 36’ Coast Interagency Visitor Center in Munising or lakes and gurgling streams that meander Guard self-righting lifeboat on Sand Point? the other information centers in the park. through the park? Don’t forget our many Imagine going out in that little shell when Feel free to chat with a park ranger. waterfalls too! there are 10’ waves on the big lake! Ask them questions about the park and There is so much natural history Or you might picture yourself as a share your views on how we are doing at here, a person could spend a lifetime collier at the Schoolcraft blast furnace at protecting your national lakeshore. exploring, hiking, skiing, kayaking, snow- Munising Falls, where pig iron was made in Park information can also be found shoeing, bird watching, beachcombing, the 1800s. on the web: www.nps.gov/piro. Have a camping, sailing, walking, swimming, If you travel to the Log Slide, you can great visit!

Tell me about the Pictured Rocks Cruises? Where are the waterfalls? Where Can I...? One of the best ways to see the cliffs The Lakeshore publishes a site bulletin is from the Pictured Rocks Cruises. Cruise on waterfalls. Pick up a copy at one of the boats traverse about 13 miles of the cliffs visitor centers. during a 2.5 hour trip. Boats leave from the City Dock at Bayshore Park. The cruise Where can I get information? schedule is available at 906-387-2379. The main Lakeshore visitor center is the Interagency Visitor Center in Munising at the Do I have to take the cruise to see the corner of M-28 and H-58. There are small Pictured Rocks? visitor centers at Munising Falls, Miners No. A portion of the cliffs can be seen by Castle, and Grand Sable Visitor Center driving to Miners Castle and walking a short outside of Grand Marais. distance to the viewing platforms. Other vistas can be accessed by longer day hikes Where can I camp? on the North Country Trail. The park has three rustic drive-in campgrounds - Little Beaver Lake (8 sites), Where can I see the Pictured Rocks? Where can I walk with my dog? Twelvemile Beach (36 sites) and Hurricane The Pictured Rocks Cliffs extend from Pets are permitted in specific locations River (22 sites). All are first come first Sand Point, northeast along Lake Superior but are not allowed in the backcountry. served. A fee of $14-$16 per night is for about 15 miles toward the eastern gate- Obtain a Pets at the Lakeshore site bulletin charged. There are no electrical, water, or way community of Grand Marais. at one of the visitor centers for detailed sewer hookups at Lakeshore campgrounds. information.

hanging your food on the food pole provided Being Aware for Your Safety or securing food in the food locker provided Falling rock, cascading dunes, or in a vehicle. rip currents, and encounters with black If you encounter a bear while on bears due to improper storage of food...as foot in the park, make noise and wave your a Lakeshore visitor, these are things you arms. Do not drop your day pack or other should be thinking about. As you visit the items with food in them. Please report all park, be aware your surroundings and ask incidents to a park ranger or visitor center. yourself “what if?” Many cliff areas along the North History Highlights Country Trail are actually overhangs with free space below. As you are hiking in the Don’t forget to visit the Lakeshore’s park - stay back from the edge. cultural treasures, including the historic Rip currents are possible at several Coast Guard Station and Boathouse at beaches along the Lakeshore depending the end of Sand Point Road, the Au Sable on weather and water conditions. Check Light Station, the logging exhibits at Log the bulletin boards to learn how to get out if Slide, and the shipwrecks along the beach you’re caught in one. sand banks can collapse - sending you If you need to talk on your cell downslope or perhaps covering you. near Hurricane River. Ask for directions phone, pull over at a safe location out of People often remark they would and information at any visitor center. traffic. Talking on your cell phone may love to see a bear during their visit to the cause you to miss seeing wildlife - or worse! park, but at a safe distance. Remember While the Grand Sable Dunes are that a fed bear is a dead bear. Please follow Follow the a unique and beautiful part of the park, food storage guidelines posted on bulletin they too can hold hazards. Be aware that boards and in backcountry regulations by Lakeshore on Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Let’s Go For A Walk! Regulations Your visit to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore may be only an hour or two, or you may spend a week or more. If you only have a day or two to spend at the Lakeshore, consider visiting these popular attractions in developed areas of the park. Please note that bicycles to Know are not permitted on Lakeshore trails. Pets are allowed along all park roads, in picnic areas, on paved walkways, and some other areas noted below. Pets must always be on a 6-foot To help ensure a pleasant visit, please leash. take a couple minutes to become familiar Munising Falls with the following regulations at the Nestled in a cool, shady valley, the 50 foot falls are at the end of a short 800 foot walk National Lakeshore: on an improved trail. The trail is a good place to look for wildflowers in spring and early summer. Water from the creek was once used in the production of iron at the Schoolcraft Camping - permitted only within desig- blast furnace, a story told on wayside exhibits and in the Munising Falls Interpretive Center. nated Lakeshore campsites. Camping Pets are allowed on the trail to Munising Falls. permits are required. Beach or roadside camping is prohibited. Note: Little Beaver Sand Point Lake Campground - Single unit vehicles The Sand Point beach is a popular spot for walking in the evening to watch the sun go down in excess of 36 feet and vehicle/trailer over Munising Bay. The Sand Point Marsh Trail, a half-mile disabled accessible interpretive trail, features a large print brochure for visually impaired visitors. Sand Point is a good place combined units in excess of 42 feet are to look for warblers in spring and fall. Park Headquarters is also located on Sand Point in a prohibited at Little Beaver because of the former U.S. Coast Guard building. Pets are allowed on Sand Point Beach. small campsites and the narrow, twisting, hilly access road. Miners Castle Beginning at the picnic area, a paved foot trail leads you past interpretive exhibits to breath- Backcountry campers - must purchase a taking overlooks of Lake Superior and Grand Island. Erosion over long periods of time has $5 per night/person backcountry permit created the interesting rock formations that give this place its name. Pets are permitted in prior to entering the backcountry. Permits picnic area, and on paved walkways and overlooks. are available by reservation and in-person at visitor centers in Munising and Grand Miners Falls Marais. A 1.2 mile round trip gravel path through a deep woods environment leads to the falls Pets - where permitted, must be on a overlook. Miners River plunging some 60 6-foot leash. Check the pet map on bul- feet over a cliff is home to brook and steel- letin boards for specific locations of pet head trout. A free, self-guiding interpretive walking areas. trail guide is available at the trailhead. Bicycles - permitted on roads where auto- Miners Beach mobiles are permitted. Not permitted on hiking trails or roads closed to vehicular A picnicker and beach walker’s delight, traffic. Miners Beach extends for one mile on Lake Superior where waves roll in to polish beach cobbles. A 1.0 mile trail connects Miners Hunting - prohibited park-wide during the Castle developed area and the picnic area high visitor use period of April 1 through at Miners Beach. Pets are allowed in picnic Labor Day. Hunting is allowed the remain- area and on Miners Beach. der of the year as established by state and federal laws. Target shooting and White Pine Trail trapping are prohibited year-round. Located at the Little Beaver Lake Campground, this 1.0 mile self-guided interpretive trail loop explores the plant and animal Campfires - allowed only in fire rings. Fires communities of a cool, shady valley. Free trail guides are located at the trailhead. on beaches are prohibited except in fire Chapel Rock rings provided. Circumnavigating Chapel Lake takes you to the beautiful Chapel Beach and Chapel Rock. ORVs - are prohibited in The 6.6 mile trip makes a great day hike. Longer and shorter hikes are also available in this the park. area. Wildlife feeding is pro- White Birch Trail hibited - birds and small Located at the Twelvemile Beach Campground, this 2.0 mile self-guided interpretive trail mammals rely on natural food to get explores a variety of ancient Lake Nipissing beach and upland plant communities. Free trail them through the winter. Please do not guides are located at the trailhead. make them dependent on human food.

Log Slide Overlook No littering - Each of us enjoys a clean The 1000 foot trail to the viewing platform from the picnic area is worth the walk. Newspaper accounts tell of logs sent down the dry log chute generating enough friction to Lakeshore. Please pick up after yourself cause the chute to catch fire. Today the chute is gone, but the lumberjack stories still linger and others. as you gaze out over the Grand Sable Banks and Dunes. This is a good place to glimpse the Au Sable Light Station to the west and Grand Marais to the east. Fireworks - are best left to the experts. Use or possession of fireworks within the Au Sable Light Station Lakeshore is prohibited. Strolling about the grounds on a stormy day, one can feel the sense of duty and history for which this station is preserved. Access to the station is by a 1.5 mile hiking trail beginning Removing rocks or other natural features at the east end of the lower Hurricane River Campground. Check at visitor centers and park is prohibited. bulletin boards for summer interpretive tours scheduled at the light station. Tour fee $3 adults. Please do not injure or remove plants or harass wildlife. Sable Falls A picnic lunch at Sable Falls can begin a great afternoon of exploring. A 0.5 mile hike from the parking lot leads you an extensive staircase to the falls and Sable Creek and on to Lake Superior. A 0.5 round-trip hike to the Grand Sable Dunes also begins at the parking lot. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Dunes Did you know that Pictured Rocks has one of the best examples of perched dune systems in the world? Although the Lakeshore is primarily known for its colorful sandstone cliffs, the towering Grand Sable Dunes just west of Grand Marais contain some of the most significant, pristine, and unique resources in the park. Perched dunes are those that form on top of an existing coastal bluff. Michigan has two outstanding examples of these dune systems: here at Pictured Rocks and also at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The Grand Sable Dunes (and the Grand Sable Banks that support them) is comprised of five square miles on the east- ern side of the park. Rising 300 feet above the lake, they are the highest formations at Pictured Rocks. forests” emerge from the shifting sands or disturbance. They are designated for Dune Formation for a limited amount of time before being research and education, and to maintain When the last glacial age ended buried again. biological diversity. about 10,000 years ago, piles of stone The Grand Sable Dunes RNA offers rubble left behind in terraces and moraines A Pristine Research Area a pristine environment for scientific study of created the rocky bluffs of the Grand Sable The Grand Sable Dunes contain climate change, lake level history, coastal Banks. Water levels of still-forming Lake uncommon plant species and communi- landforms, soil development, rare plant Superior rose and fell in response to the ties, including the richest orchid flora in the communities, and vegetation succession. turbulent geologic changes occurring in the Great Lakes and the federally endangered Sand dunes are dynamic, yet vulner- region. Pitcher’s thistle. The dunes support other able environments. Please tread lightly During the last high water period rare species, including Lake Huron tansy while visiting this fragile area and take care (between 4,000 and 6,000 years ago), and moonwort ferns. not to step on vegetation. There are no trails wave action eroded the rocky cliff face and Scattered grasses and many kinds of within the dunes themselves; access is the sand-size eroded material was then desert-loving plants grow throughout, while available via a ¼ mile walk from the Sable blown by onshore winds on top of the bluff patches of jack pine forest can be found in Falls parking lot, and also across the road to create the present-day dunes. sheltered dune valleys. from the small Grand Sable Lake parking lot Recent studies hypothesize that White-tailed deer and black bear are on H-58. when lake levels are low, sand supply to the the largest mammals seen in the dunes, dunes is decreased and vegetation com- and a few deer usually winter in sheltered For Your Safety munities are able to expand and stabilize jack pine areas. Bald eagles and harri- Dunes can be unstable. Stay out of any the soil. During high levels, sand supply ers might be seen soaring over the open designated clo- increases and plants are buried. During the stretches. sure areas. Do last 5000 years there have been about 10 Due to its exceptional features, separate fluctuations between lower and a portion of the Grand Sable Dunes was not dig tunnels higher lake levels. designated a Research Natural Area in or caves in sand Soil studies have revealed remnants 1994. Research Natural Areas are part of dunes as they of ancient forests that are buried on top a national network of field ecological areas can collapse and of one another. Sometimes these “ghost in ecosystems with very limited public use bury you.

Unwelcome Hitchhikers of invasive plants each year – an ongoing battle that never ends. Like other federal lands, the Lakeshore, Forest, and Refuge have their fair share of invasive species. Invasive STOP THE SPREAD! species are non-native plants and animals What can you do to help? It’s very that do not belong in this environment. They important to stop the spread of invasive come from other continents and were intro- species to new environments. Once duced to North America through human invasive species become established, it is almost impossible to get rid of them. activity, either accidentally or intentionally. Garlic Mustard Some of the worst culprits in our Many of these species “hitchhike” on area include plants like garlic mustard, These unwelcome creatures can visitors while they are recreating, attaching spotted knapweed, and garden forget-me- cause significant damage to natural ecosys- to clothes, pets, and equipment like boats and tents. Don’t let them hitchhike on you! nots. Aquatic creatures like spiny waterflea tems, impact food chains, degrade habitats, No matter where you are having fun threaten our pristine inland lakes. The tiny and alter natural communities. beech bark scale insect has killed hun- outdoors, here are a few simple steps you Some invasive species, like wild and your family can take to help protect dreds of mature beech trees throughout parsnip, can be harmful to human health. the region. Sea lamprey invade our rivers to these precious resources from the harmful spawn, requiring yearly control efforts. Agency staff remove thousands of pounds impacts of invasive plants and animals.

When Hiking and Camping... When Fishing and Boating... • Check for and remove all seeds, soils, • Use artificial lures or purchase approved live bait. insects, and eggs from clothes and recre- • Don’t throw out unused worms or other bait at the site; ational equipment. dispose of in the trash. • Remove soil from tents, tent pegs, and • Clean and dry boats and walking sticks. all fishing equipment • Use boot brush stations if provided. before visiting other • Stay on marked trails. lakes and water bodies. • When making a campfire, burn wood where you buy it - don’t bring wood in Don’t spread from other area. Forget-Me Nots! Don’t spread Spiny Water Fleas! Hiawatha Na­tion­al Forest - West Unit

When you first enter the Hiawatha National Forest, look around. At first glance, you’ll see a forest with abundant wildlife, miles of rivers and streams, and dozens of waterfalls. You’ll see a forest that touches the scenic shorelines and beaches of three Great Lakes, and is home to six historic lighthouses. You’ll see historical structures, archaeologi- cal sites, and prehistoric Native American arti- facts that are a window to our past, which are being preserved for our future. With one hun- dred miles of shoreline on three Great Lakes, the Hiawatha National Forest is uniquely positioned to provide visitors with a range of nationally distinct forest recreation opportunities. From lighthouses to Great Lakes islands, and spectacular shorelines to the Midwest’s finest winter playground; the Hiawatha brings to life a fascinating natural and cultural history while providing unique recre- ation opportunities to the visiting public. Then, look closer and you may catch sight of rare birds like Kirtland’s warblers and piping plovers, or hear the distinctive calls of sandhill cranes. You may hear the howl of a gray wolf or perhaps the cry of a bobcat. You’ll see a landscape that is home to rare plants like the Houghton’s goldenrod, dwarf lake iris, Pitcher’s thistle and lakeside daisy.

For info about Hiawatha’s West Unit: Hiawatha National Forest 400 E. Munising Ave. Munising, MI 49862 906-387-2512 www.fs.usda.gov/ Purchase a More Detailed Map at the Visitor Center or any Hiawatha National Forest District Office hiawatha Hiawatha Na­tion­al Forest - East Unit

Lake Superior Point Iroquois Sault Ste. Marie y wa Whitefish By Monocle Bay National ic en Lake CG Bayview Sc CG Piatt McNearney 123 Lake Lake Pendills 129 The Hiawatha National No Lake 75 r Brimley Forest consists of about one th r e Co v T i million acres in two large units. r R a u n i a The map on the previous page l t r 28 k st y s shows the Forest’s West Unit Ea h i c a anch ran located between Munising, Br n t B W meno es Manistique and Rapid River. hqua W Ta er Soldier Shown on this page, the Riv Lake CG Forest’s East Unit is located nch 28 Bra between St. Ignace and Sault uth Delirum So Ste. Marie. The Forest touches Three Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Hulbert Wilderness Lake Lakes and Lake Huron. It boasts six CG lighthouses and a 26 mile scenic byway along Lake Superior’s south shore. er Rudyard The Hiawatha National Riv ine Forest was created in 1931 P from abandoned farms, razed logging tracts, and lands 40 devastated by forest fires. Trout Lake Replanted originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps 40 Carp and cared for since by the Lake US Forest Service; today’s C a r Hiawatha provides quality habi- p tat for a variety of fish, wildlife, R i East v e Lake and rare plants. The Forest is r dotted with about 420 inland 123 ry lakes and eight hundred miles unt of streams and rivers flow Co rth il 75 through the Hiawatha; empty- No Tra ing into the Great Lakes.U Five S Mackinac 129 of those rivers are National-2 Wild and Scenic Rivers. Wilderness This is today’s Hiawatha Brevoort Carp 134 National Forest. We hope you’ll Lake River plan to visit us while you’re in CG CG the Upper Peninsula. Whether 134 you enjoy historic sites, scenic Brevoort Cedarville drives, wildlife viewing, or wide Lake Horseshoe range of recreation opportuni- Lake Bay ties, there is truly something Michigan Wilderness for everyone. Check us out! CG 2 Foley Creek Government CG Island For info about Hiawatha’s East Unit: Hiawatha National Forest W1900 US 2 Lake Michigan St. Ignace, MI 49781 Mackinac 906-643-7900 Island Lake Huron www.fs.usda.gov/hiawatha St. Ignace 0 5 10 Miles Round Island Round Island Wilderness Mackin a c Lighthouse Bridge Legend USFS Ownership Wilderness Area Town Major River Bois Blanc Island USFS Administrative Site Major Waterbody Lighthouses Roads by Operational Maintenance Level 3 - Suitable For Passenger Cars Campground 4 - Moderate Degree Of User Comfort Trailhead 5 - High Degree Of User Comfort Recreation Trail Spiny-baskettail Dragonflies, © Laura Wong Interstate Highway facebook.com/ HiawathaNF CrePurchaseated On: a 0 More1-29- 1Detailed3 Map at the Visitor Center or any Hiawatha National Forest District Office Created By: kjw/GIS Hiawatha Na­tion­al Forest Lighthouses of the Hiawatha Point Iroquois Light Station Private donations and volunteer effort has made efforts to stabilize the shoreline have long been key to maintenance of the and renovate the lighthouse to preserve it in aging structure. In 2010, the Forest Service its current condition. Since the lighthouse is signed a Memorandum of Understanding private, it cannot be accessed by land and with the Round Island Lighthouse can only be viewed by water. Several com- Preservation Society in order to recognize mercial boat tours pass close by and allow cooperative efforts by the organization to for great photo opportunities. maintain the light and associated structures. The group works cooperatively with Boy Scout Troop 323 of Freeland, Michigan, to North Lighthouse host an annual Open House at the light- Situated house. Visible from Mackinac Bridge, today atop a 175 foot the light is most frequently viewed from the cliff on Grand Island’s north Point Iroquois Light Station marks the passenger ferries traveling to Mackinac Island. end, this light- mouth of the St. Mary’s River between the house has been shoals off Point Iroquois and the rocky reefs identified as the of Gros Cap, Ontario. Peninsula Point Light highest light- In 1620, the first white men to the house above sea level in the United States. area were French explorers Brule and Originally built of wood in 1856, this remote Grenoble. From that time, Point Iroquois lighthouse was a key navigational marker. In became a familiar landmark for the French 1867, the lighthouse was replaced with the explorers, fur traders and the missionaries current brick keepers house and a 40 foot who were to follow. The discovery of copper tower. The lighthouse is privately owned and and iron ore in 1844 necessitated a pas- not accessible by land, but can be viewed sage for ore-carrying vessels through the from the water by private watercraft. rapids of St. Mary’s River to the steel plants of the lower Great Lakes. In 1865, the St. Mary’s Falls Canal (commonly known as the Soo Locks) was opened. The light was exhibited for the first time on September 20, 1857. With the growth of traffic through the locks, the importance of the light sta- tion increased. In 1870 the wooden tower and residence were replaced with the Peninsula Point is a special place to brick buildings that stand today. After one- visit on Lake Michigan. When iron ore load- hundred seven years of service, the light at ing docks were built in Escanaba by Chicago Point Iroquois was replaced in 1962 with an Northwestern Railroad in 1864, Congress automated light in the channel off Gros Cap. appropriated the funds to build a light house The light station became the property of at Peninsula Point. Construction was com- Hiawatha National Forest in 1965. Through pleted in 1865 and a hand-operated oil lamp Grand Island Harbor the efforts of the US Forest Service and burned in the lighthouse until 1922, when Range Lights Bay Mills/Brimley Historical Society, the an automated acetylene light replaced it. light station was In 1936, when the Minneapolis shoal light- restored for all to house was put in operation, Peninsula Point enjoy. Visit the light was decommissioned by the Coast museum to learn Guard and the Forest Service was granted more about life as custodianship. Although the lighthouse it once was in a keepers quarters burned down in 1959, lighthouse on Lake the brick tower survived and is now listed Superior. on the National Register of Historic Places. Summer Hours Today, visitors can climb the 40 foot circular May 15 - October staircase to find a panoramic view of Lake 15; Open 9 am Michigan. In addition to the Lighthouse, the Tucked away among the tag alders to 5 pm 7 days a limestone shoreline is a great place to find and swamp conifers along M-28, the Grand week. fossils 400 to 500 million years old, and Island Harbor Rear Range Light (a.k.a. Peninsula Point is a popular spot to enjoy Christmas Range Light) is easy to drive by Round Island Lighthouse the Monarch butterfly migration in the late without noticing. Range lights are different summer. from traditional lighthouses, because they were not used to warn away ships but to East Channel Lighthouse provide them with a line of travel through The small wooden frame lighthouse dangerous waters. As shown above, the on the southeast shore of Grand Island was Grand Island Harbor Range Lights can be constructed during the period 1869 - 1870 clearly seen from the water and have been for the purpose of guiding vessels into a very valuable navigation tool. The 62-foot Munising Harbor from the east. The loca- rear and the smaller 23-foot front range tion, opposite the dangerous shoal at Sand lights were designed to work as a pair. By Point, was critical for safe navigation. When keeping the rear range light aligned with the Range Lights were constructed in 1908, the front range light, mariners were able Located in the Straits of Mackinac, this lighthouse was no longer needed and to stay on the proper heading through the Round Island Lighthouse was built in 1895- by 1913, the narrow channel west of 1896, at the same time that resort develop- light was aban- Grand Island leading to ment was booming on Mackinac Island. doned. The land Munising Harbor. The Because of its prominent location, Round and lighthouse Rear Range light was Island Light immediately became a scenic were privately abandoned in 1969 and attraction as well as an aid to navigation. purchased and was transferred to the The light was decommissioned in 1947, divided into lots. Forest Service in 1977. following construction of a light and radio Today, the light- Summer Tours beacon near the Mackinac Island breakwall, house is commu- Call the Munising Visitor and in 1958 ownership of the island and nity property and Center for a schedule. structure were transferred to the Forest a private group Tours are Free. Service. Hiawatha Na­tion­al Forest Whitefish Bay Scenic Lake Michigan Beach and Dunes Byway A Journey to the Past Along Lake Superior’s Shoreline

Hiawatha National Forest touches the shores of three Great Lakes, including Lake Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway provides Michigan. On the Forest’s east unit, visitors will find National Forest lands beside the an outstanding opportunity to escape to beaches and dunes of Lake Michigan, approximately 5 miles west of the St. Ignace Ranger the shores of Lake Superior for a relaxing Station on U.S. Hwy-2. drive, to explore scenic sand beaches, and to The accumulation of windblown sand marks the beginning of one of nature’s most journey back in time at Point Iroquois Light interesting and beautiful phenomena: sand dunes. Stand before the enormous, gleaming Station. white sand dunes and consider that all of this was once an ancient lake bed or coastal plain. The Byway begins just north of Gradually, the piles of sand are colonized by unique communities of plants and animals, Brimley on Curly Lewis Memorial Highway, known by scientists as “Beachgrass Dune Communities”. This specialized landscape hosts also known as Lake Shore Drive. Beginning a variety of Federal and State of Michigan endangered and threatened species including on the Byway’s east end, Point Iroquois Light piping plover, prairie warbler, common tern, Caspian tern, Pitcher’s thistle, Houghton’s Station is a highlight of the Whitefish Bay goldenrod, and more. Hiawatha National Forest biologists work to protect these astonishing Scenic Byway experience. The historic light resources. station is open during the busy summer If you have a moment on a hot sunny summer days, stop along these expansive sand season. Visitors can tour the grounds, and beaches and enjoy sun bathing and relaxation along Lake Michigan’s blue waters. While during the visitor center’s open hours, can you’re there, help preserve the beauty and habitats of the dunes. To avoid trampling sensi- also see exhibits inside the historic struc- tive plants and minimize the spread of non-native invasive plants, use only the designated ture. trails to access the beach. Heading west along the byway, beau- tiful landscapes abound. The two lane road passes through hardwood forest and pro- GRAND ISLAND IN LAKE SUPERIOR vides access to picnic areas, quiet beaches, Grand Island National Recreation Underestimating distance is easy to do. and hiking on the North Country National Area, managed by the Hiawatha National Notify a friend or relative of your intended Scenic Trail. Plan to watch huge freighters Forest, is located about one-half mile from route and your times of expected arrival. passing or the sunset from benches over- the mainland community of Munising, If you don’t have your own boat or looking the waterfront. For more information Michigan. With approximately 27 miles of kayak, you can access Grand Island National about the Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway, call shoreline, boaters can experience the island Recreation Area via the passenger ferry the Forest Service at 906-643-7900 or stop from a unique perspective. Discover private and spend a day or even just a few hours by the Light Station for information. coves, beautiful beaches, and spectacular biking and exploring. The island’s breath- rock formations from the water. taking overlooks, pristine sandy beaches, Most of Grand Islands’s shoreline fascinating cultural sites, deep hard woods, consists of 200-300 foot cliffs, so it is and inland lakes make it an exciting and important to know your destination and plan secluded mountain biking destination. The your trip accordingly. Paddling around Grand island provides a combination of rugged Island’s northern half may be hazardous dirt/sand trails and easier gravel roads that as it sits 8 miles out into Lake Superior. will accommodate any level of biker. If you Two-hundred-foot sandstone cliffs line the don’t have a bike with you, no problem! The island’s north shoreline and descend directly Grand Island Ferry Service rents mountain into the water with no place to beach a bikes right at William’s Landing. kayak. Most storms come from the north- Spend the day beachcombing, west so you are fully exposed to the winds picnicking or swimming on one of Grand of Lake Superior. Allow ample time to travel. Island’s fabulous beaches. Accessible by private boat, biking or hiking, these beautiful sand and rock beaches will captivate you. Take advantage of a motorized bus tour on Grand Island that takes you on a tour of the some of the island’s scenic vistas and historic sites. Each stop on the 2.5 hour tour is designed to give you a glimpse into Grand Island’s past and familiarize you with the recreation opportunities that are avail- able. If you are interested in planning a day or overnight trip to Grand Island, we Rip Currents recommend that you contact the Visitor Before you (or your children) swim Center at 906-387-3700 for more informa- in the Great Lakes, you should learn about tion. We offer updated day use and camping “rip currents.” Rip currents are dangerous brochures that can assist in planning a trip currents or undertows may develop without to suit you. Topographic maps are also warning from any increase in wind speed. available for a fee. For bus tour and ferry Personal flotation devices are recommended schedule and pricing information, please call in areas where such currents may develop. 906-387-3503 from Memorial Day Friday until early October. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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