Become a Pictured Rocks Park VIP

The numbers are in.   According to the National Park Service (NPS) and reported by The Detroit News this week, three of Michigan’s National Parks saw an increase in visitors during the first eight months of 2018. These include Keweenaw National Historical Park, Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore located west of Traverse City, and Munising’s Pictured…

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Keep Paddling Michigan This Fall

Just because Labor Day has come and gone, it doesn’t mean the fun at Paddling Michigan is over — far from it. Some of the best days to see Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore are just around the corner.   Peak season for fall foliage colors in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula generally happens between the last week…

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Paddling Michigan Opens a World for Creativity

Are you an artist looking for an amazing adventure? Many don’t know it, but the government has created an artist-in-resident program for the Pictured Rocks National Shoreline. For those who haven’t discovered the unique treasure of this amazing area, you may not realize just how inspiring it is. Paddling Michigan kayak tours are a great…

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The Geology of Pictured Rocks

When you visit Munising and plan a Paddling Michigan adventure, you get up close and personal with the amazing rock formations that have formed along the shoreline. These geologic formations aren’t accessible by land – that’s one of the many reasons to consider a kayaking trip; you can enjoy the full experience and beauty of…

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Plan Your Paddling Michigan Tour Around Concerts in the Park

Munising, Michigan’s summers are jam-packed with fun and activity. Don’t discount the joy of August in the Upper Peninsula during your vacation planning. The U.P. State Fair, the Moving Vietnam Memorial, and Pictured Rocks are all reasons to visit the UP, but don’t forget about music – especially here in Munising where the city hosts…

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