If you have never visited Michigan’s stunning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, this is your sign to make it happen! Along Lake Superior’s southern shore near Munising, Michigan, beautiful 50-200 foot sandstone cliffs stretch for over 15 miles. These sedimentary sandstone cliffs are composed of minerals such as iron oxide, copper, manganese, and limonite deposited during…
Marquette Michigan, located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Home to 20,000+ residents, the city is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range. Large vessels regularly pass through the ports of Marquette. This historic city on Lake Superior’s southern…
As winter transitions to spring, new life emerges. One of my favorite parts of spring is the emergence of native spring wildflowers. Wisconsin’s native spring wildflowers, also known as ephemerals due to their short-lived nature, appear in early spring before the leaf canopy has filled out. They are here for us to enjoy only for a few…
In search of a great winter hike along a scenic trail filled with diverse landscapes? The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. This beautiful trail encompasses over 1000 miles and 28 counties in the state of Wisconsin. You will be fascinated by the geology of…