Losing yourself in the fresh mountain air can be so rejuvenating. It gives you a perspective that you simply can’t find when you’re rushing around in the city. It has to do with the pristine views. The time alone on a trail or a campground to gather your thoughts. Michigan isn’t especially known as a mountainous place, but we are blessed with at least one such magical destination: the Porcupine Mountains in the Ontonagon area of the Upper Peninsula.
There are so many reasons why this is a prime destination for hikers, campers, and photographers alike. Hikers can enjoy some 87 miles of hiking paths to explore. The Porcupine Mountains State Park offers ample camping opportunities. And the best part is, you don’t have to leave the state for all this.
Here are a few reasons we love this mountain space.
- Union Spring
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- Summit Peak
Kiyo/Flickr With an elevation of 1,958 feet, the view from Summit Peak will provide you with incredible vistas as far as Wisconsin and Minnesota (on clear days).
- Lake Superior shoreline
Grant/Flickr If you prefer a little more superior lake views, you’ve got access to 21 miles of Lake Superior shoreline to gaze upon.
- Presque Isle River
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- Lake of the Clouds
Rachel Kramer/Flickr Traversing through the Porkies will take you to one of the most photographed lakes in the Upper Peninsula. Just looking at the crystal blue waters brings about tranquility.
- Breathtaking Waterfalls
Abhijit Bhatwadekar/Flickr Nothing inspires calm better than relaxing within close proximity to a waterfall, like Manbezho Falls, pictured here.
And just think, summer is right around the corner so your timing for Porcupine Mountains couldn’t be better. Tell us, what’s your favorite thing about the Porkies?
Kiyo/Flickr
With an elevation of 1,958 feet, the view from Summit Peak will provide you with incredible vistas as far as Wisconsin and Minnesota (on clear days).
Grant/Flickr
If you prefer a little more superior lake views, you’ve got access to 21 miles of Lake Superior shoreline to gaze upon.
DebMomOf3/Flickr
Rachel Kramer/Flickr
Traversing through the Porkies will take you to one of the most photographed lakes in the Upper Peninsula. Just looking at the crystal blue waters brings about tranquility.
Abhijit Bhatwadekar/Flickr
Nothing inspires calm better than relaxing within close proximity to a waterfall, like Manbezho Falls, pictured here.
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