Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Our first stop today was at the Ranger Station to get
information on the places we wanted to visit in the Pictured Rocks National
Lakeshore which lies on the northern shore of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Both
of our destinations today were within a 10 mile drive.
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| Boardwalk Through Marsh |
Something we have
learned about touring this area is to only plan one or two things to do each
day. There are so many beautiful places you happen upon that the day flies by.
You just have to stop and enjoy the moment.
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| Pond in Marsh |
Our first stop today was at the Sand Point Marsh Trail. The
trail is a slightly elevated boardwalk which winds through a 25 acre marsh
land.
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| Creek Through Marsh |
It is the home of
birds, reptiles, fish, small animals and hundreds of different plant life species.
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| Pond in Marsh |
The parking area offers wonderful views of Munising Bay.
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| Munising Bay with Sandy Point Lighthouse in Background |
After lunch we traveled to Miners Castle Park. Miners Castle
is a large rock formation with a turret which juts into Lake Superior
.
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| Miners Castle |
From the water it resembles a castle and can be seen for
several miles. We saw the Castle during a boat cruise in 2009, but an up close
look lets you appreciate its size.
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| The Lone Turret of Miners Castle |
Until 2006 there were two turrets; sadly, one collapsed into
the lake. The collapse was reported by fishermen who witnessed it from their
boats. With the passage of time, and the onslaughts of Mother Nature, the rock
formation is constantly changing.
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| Pictured Rocks |
Furthermore, some
visitors believe the rule of not trespassing on posted land is not meant for
them; another reason the formations and vegetation deteriorate.
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