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Sandstone cliffs-ochre, tan, and brown with layers of Moving ice ground volcanic and sedimentary rock from Twelvemile Beach are horn coral from an ancient sea, white and green-tower 50 to 200 feet above the water. previous eras into rubble and slowly enlarged river valleys polished granite and quartz rounded like eggs, and Vast, blue Lake Superior glistens against a cloud-streaked into the wide basins that would become the Great Lakes. disk-shaped fragments of the Jacobsville sandstone. sky. Deep forests of emerald, black, and gold open onto small lakes and waterfalls. The images are like a painter's The last glacier began retreating about 10,000 years ago. Colorful Cliffs The name Pictured Rocks comes from the work. A palette of nature's colors, textures, and shapes Over time its meltwater formed powerful rivers and streaks of mineral stain decorating the face of the cliffs. sets the scene at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. scattered rubble onto outwash plains and into crevasses. The streaks occur when groundwater oozes out of cracks. Water scooped out the basins and channels that harbor The dripping water contains iron, manganese, limonite, This place of beauty was authorized as the first national wetlands in the park today. Eventually, as the weight of copper, and other minerals that leave behind a colorful lakeshore in 1966 to preserve the shoreline, beaches, the glacier lessened, the land rose and exposed bedrock stain as the water trickles down a cliff face. cliffs, and dunes and to provide an extraordinary place to lake erosion. This onslaught by the lake-centuries for recreation and discovery. Just over six miles across at of crushing ice and battering waves-carved the bedrock The cliffs' ramparts are composed of 500-million-year-old its widest point, the park hugs Lake Superior's shoreline into young cliffs. Water continues to pound and sculpt Cambrian sandstone of the Munising Formation, which for over 40 miles and consists of the Lakeshore Zone, the cliffs, eroding them inland while enlarging the lake. makes up much of the angled slopes and features like federal land managed by the National Park Service, and Miners Castle. Closest to lake level is the Jacobsville the Inland Buffer Zone, a combination of federal, state, The force of water, solid or liquid, profoundly altered this Formation, a late-Precambrian mottled red sandstone and private ownership. Together these nearly 73,000 acres landscape and created the world's largest freshwater lake that is the oldest exposed rock in the park. Covering all protect some of Lake Superior's shoreline and watershed. system. It sculpted arches, cliff profiles, and the inland is the 400-million-year-old Ordovician Au Train Formation, lakes that formed when glacial outwash buried enormous a harder, limy sandstone that serves as a capstone and llcy Architects Massive glaciers, inching back and forth blocks of ice. Melting ice formed depressions that filled protects the underlying sandstone from rapid erosion. over a million years, scoured and molded this land. with water and became kettle lakes. The stones along Right, top to bottom: Water-sculpted basalt, horn coral, and red jasper

The bounty of the lake and land has European Adventurers Booming Commerce Lighthouse Service (later the US A Powerful Lake attracted people since the glaciers In the 1600s and 1700s European The demand for lumber attracted Coast Guard) built lifeboat rescue Measured by surface area, Lake retreated northward. Archaic and explorers and voyageurs searched businessmen who bought vast stations and light stations along Superior is the world's largest Woodland Indians made summer here for furs and minerals. These forests of white pine, beech, and the shore. Remnants of this era freshwater lake-350 miles long, camps along the coast between expeditions give us many of the maple. Through the late 1800s still exist in the park. 160 miles across, and over 1,300 what is now Munising and Grand area's earliest written accounts boomtowns along Lake Superior's feet at its deepest point. The lake Marais. Later, Anishinaabek Indians and left place names like Miners southern shore supported large basin holds so much liquid that, hunted and fished here, as their Castle and Grand Marais. In the logging operations and blast if drained, it could fill a pool the descendants still do, while en route 1800s American and European furnaces that produced pig iron size of the lower 48 states to a to summer fishing areas farther settlers arrived to make fortunes for the nation's growing railroad depth of nearly five feet. east. Today, little evidence remains in mining and logging. industry. By the early 1900s both within the park logging and ironworking had Lake Superior acts like an inland of these early We had been told of the variety diminished due to loss of natural sea, creating powerful storms people. in the colour and form of these resources. and exerting a great influence on the surrounding land. Its cold rocks, but were wholly unprepared The Life-Saving Era water moderates the climate, to encounter the surprising groups As businesses flourished, Lake keeping summer cooler and of overhanging precipices, towering Superior's commercial activity also winter somewhat warmer. Mist, The lake continually reshapes With each season Lake Superior increased. To help ships navigate fog, wind, and lake effect snow the park's beaches and shoreline. shows a different mood: summer's walls, caverns, waterfalls ... min­ the treacherous rock reef, the '------'------'z affect the park's soil, vegetation, Wave energy and the forces of gentle waves, autumn's furious gled in the most wonderful disorder. US Life Saving Service and the US Powered today by sunlight and not Paddling along the Pictured and wildlife and the people who ice and thaw work on the porous storms, or winter's icy stillness. kerosene, the 1874 Au Sable Light Rocks cliffs live nearby. sandstone cliffs, causing erosion Station still warns mariners of the -Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, that may result in rockfalls. regional explorer and scholar, 1820 dangerous Au Sable reef. bark storage basket NPS Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore consists of two Lakeshore Zone Paved road 4-wheel drive (NPS) Beaver Basin Wilderness Congress has designated road zones. The Lakeshore Zone is federal land managed nearly 12,000 acres in Pictured Rocks National Lake­ by the National Park Service (NPS). The Inland Buffer Inland Buffer Zone shore for protection under the 1964 Wilderness Act. Unpaved road Trail (mixed ownership) Zone is a mixture of federal, state, and private Included are forests, streams, lakes, wetlands, and ownership. Please respect the rights of private Wilderness within 13 miles of Lake Superior shoreline. Lakeshore access Au Sable Woodland landowners. Lakeshore Zone via paved and Park (NPS) . . Light Station unpaved roads Hurricane River I Au sable Point Wilderness is meant to protect forever the land's Au Sable Light Station Trailhead North A - _A -~ ~~ natural conditions, opportunities for solitude and gam1m /"-~- \ r- T ., - - .... "'~~ ~ primitive recreation, and scientific, educational, and ~ ' "\ Log Slide GRAND MARAIS ; , historical values. In wilderness people can sense be­ ' Scenic Overlook GD ing a part of the whole community of life on Earth. \ 1:\11 Natio~~~~~r~~:!ri L.-. Preserving wilderness shows restraint and humility --iAJ- l 0 5 Kilometers ' and benefits generations that follow us. Learn more Twelvemile Beach 1m; ' ''----./--..._ __ _ White Birch Trail 2km I 0 5 Miles at www.wilderness.net. ggm1m,_ /' "/"r I ,,,,. .... / .._/ \. I Grand / National Park Service Boat launch Picnic area / Marais g campground / I Airport e m -,,i (/ ~ ~ ( C l

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Munising Falls Visitor Center is located on the or strenuous. Get maps and information at the Camping is also available in state forests and Superior should use sea kayaks only and make year-round and hypothermia is always a threat. Observe These Regulations Bicycles are park's western end. Stop here for information, visitor centers. Portions of the North Country parks, private campgrounds, and Hiawatha sure they have all necessary safety gear. See the Bring rain gear and layers of warm clothing. prohibited on all trails.• Motorized or wheeled brochures, backcountry permit information, a Trail and other trails give you spectacular vistas National Forest. Kayaking Safety brochure for details. Munising Black flies and mosquitoes can be aggravating vehicles are prohibited in the backcountry. bookstore, and activity and program schedules. of the lake, cliffs, dunes, and waterfalls. Plan and Grand Marais have launch ramps for motor mid-May to mid-July. Stable flies are common • ORVs are prohibited in the lakeshore except Exhibits explain blast furnace and logging history ahead. Tell someone where you are going. Carry Backcountry Camping In the park are 14 boats. Backcountry permits (fee) are required along the shore in warm, humid weather. Wear for limited access on certain park roads. and the geology of Pictured Rocks cliffs. Enjoy a plenty of water and food. Be prepared for rain backcountry campgrounds, including one boat-in for overnight boaters and sea kayakers. long light-colored pants and long-sleeved shirts. • Federal and state laws protect natural and short walk to Munising Falls. Open daily mid-May or rapid weather changes. Wear sturdy footgear site and seven group sites. Most are located Use insect repellent. Wear a hat. historic features. Do not disturb shipwreck to mid-October. Open Thursdays through Satur­ and layered clothing. every 2 to 5 miles along the North Country Trail. Hunting/Fishing are allowed in season under remains on the shore or in the water. • Drones days in winter except federal holidays. Overnight backcountry sites (fee) require a federal and state regulations. Michigan hunting Pets are allowed only in limited areas of the are prohibited in all areas of the park. Beaches Sand beaches on Lake Superior that permit, obtained at www.recreation.gov or or fishing licenses are required. Trapping and park. They are prohibited on most trails. Check Grand Sable Visitor Center, at the foot of are suitable for sunbathing and swimming are 877-444-6777. Camp only in designated sites. target practice are prohibited. Some park areas at visitor centers or see website for details. Accessibility We strive to make our facilities, Grand Sable Dunes on the park's eastern end, located at Sand Point, Miners Beach, Twelvemile Use stoves at Chapel Beach and Mosquito Beach are closed to hunting for safety reasons. For Where they are allowed, pets must be leashed services, and programs accessible to all. For offers information, backcountry permit informa­ Beach, Hurricane River, and Lake Superior campgrounds; fires prohibited. At other sites firearms regulations see the park website. Check and attended. Pets and domestic pack animals more information go to a visitor center, ask tion, exhibits, and a bookstore. Open daily in Overlook. Use caution. Cold water and rough fires are allowed only in metal fire rings. at visitor centers for more information. are prohibited in the backcountry. a ranger, call, or check our website. summer. conditions can make swimming hazardous. Ground and beach fires are prohibited. There Observe surf and rip current warnings. is no potable water; use a water filter. Winter Adivities Crosscountry ski on miles Safety First Be alert. Your safety is your More Information Boat Tours/Trips Concession cruise boats travel Lifeguards are not present. of groomed trails. Snowmobile on one of the responsibility. • Do not climb or slide on cliffs. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore from Munising along the Pictured Rocks cliffs Boating, Canoeing, and Sea Kayaking Bea­ designated park roads. Also popular are ice Stay back from their edges; they can suddenly PO Box 40 daily mid-May to mid-October. For tickets and Drive-In Camping is available at Twelvemile ver Lake, Little Beaver Lake, and Grand Sable fishing on inland lakes and South Bay (Munising give way. • Stay on trails and boardwalks. Use Munising, Ml 49862-0040 more information visit www.picturedrocks.com Beach, Hurricane River, and Little Beaver Lake Lake are favorites for small boats, kayaks, and Bay), snowshoeing, ice climbing, and winter the overlooks. • Do not climb on rocks near 906-387-3700 or call 906-387-2379. Various commercial campgrounds. All have water, tables, fire rings canoes. Boats must be clean and dry before camping. For details see the park website. waterfalls. • Sudden storms and Lake Superior's www.nps.gov/piro businesses offer kayak trips and other guided with grill grates, and toilets but NO showers. launching to prevent introduction of invasive cold water make watersports treacherous. recreational opportunities: www.nps.gov/ Campsites (fee) are first-come, first-served. species. Only electric motors are allowed on Weather, Bugs Your visit will be more enjoy­ Use caution when wading, swimming, fishing, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of planyourvisit/commercial-services.htm. Register and pay at the campground. Stays are Beaver and Little Beaver lakes. Most rivers are able if you come prepared for changing condi­ scuba diving, and boating. • Use caution while over 400 parks in the National Park System. limited. Some size restrictions apply. In peak too shallow for canoeing. Lake Superior is often tions. The proximity of Lake Superior moderates bicycling on park roads and H58. Learn more at www.nps.gov. Hiking and Walking Pictured Rocks offers 100 season, campgrounds often fill by 10 am. too rough for small craft. Kayakers on Lake the climate, but sudden storms can develop Emergencies call 911 *GP0:20xx- xxx-xxx/xxxxx Reprint 20xx miles of trails; choose from short or long, easy Printed on recycled paper.