Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located along the Michigan shoreline near Lake Superior, and it is one of the most beautiful picturesque sites in the state. It is known for its beautiful rock formations, waterfalls, and caverns and is named after the multicolored sandstone cliffs that border its rocky shoreline.

Depending on the season, visitors may view anything from spring wildflowers to beautiful fall foliage to breathtaking ice sculptures on the lakeshore's nearly 100 kilometers of hiking paths. In addition, guests may swim and boat in the summer and ice climb and cross-country ski in the winter.

You should visit the Au Sable Light Station and the Munising U.S. Coast Guard Station near Pictured Rocks. The best way to start exploring the area is by visiting the Grand Sable Visitor Center to obtain recommendations on what to do according to your time and interests.