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Pictured Rocks Days 2025
Get ready for two days of live music, local flavor, and lakeside fun… Pictured Rocks Days is back! Join us at Binsfeld Bayshore Park on Friday, June 13 (3โ8pm) and Saturday, June 14 (10amโ6pm) for a free community festival you wonโt want to miss. Enjoy live bands all weekend long, explore unique arts and crafts

48 Hours in Munising: How to See the Best of the Pictured Rocks in a Weekend
Ready for an unforgettable weekend adventure? Head to Munising, Michigan to explore one of the Midwestโs most jaw-dropping natural wonders, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Weโve crafted an itinerary to help you experience the best of Pictured Rocks with just 48 hours in Munising. Keep reading for two full days of locally loved restaurants, scenic hikes,

5 Top-Rated Munising Hikes According to AllTrails
From jaw-dropping waterfalls to rugged Lake Superior cliffs, Munising, Michigan, is packed with hiking trails that deliver big adventure and even bigger views. We turned to AllTrails โ the go-to source for trail reviews from real hikers โ to round up five of the most loved hikes in the Munising area. Whether you’re looking for

Top 5 Photo Spots in Munising
Ready to level up your Instagram game? Munising, Michigan is packed with jaw-dropping landscapes that demand a spot on your feed. From epic cliffs and cascading waterfalls to serene shorelines, we’ve rounded up the top 5 photo spots in Munisingโand exactly how to find them. Letโs get exploring!ย 1. Lover’s Leap – via kayak or

Top Spots for Birdwatching in Pictured Rocks this Spring
Spring in Munising means roaring waterfalls, blooming wildflowers, and, most exciting for nature lovers, birds! As migratory species return to the Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore transforms into a birdwatcher’s paradise. From forest trails to marshes to dramatic lakeside cliffs, the park’s diverse habitats attract a wide variety of species throughout the spring migration

Top 5 Flowing Waterfalls in Munising this Spring
Spring is the time of fresh starts and new beginnings. In Munising, a perfect example of this season of change is our waterfalls! As the snow melts and the April rains pour in, waterfalls surge to life with roaring waters, creating ideal viewing conditions. The sound of rushing water, the warm sun poking through the

Winter Moments- Winter activities you don’t want to miss in Munising
Each year, Munising hosts the Michigan Ice Fest, a celebration of climbing that brings unique outdoor adventure opportunities to everyone from beginners to professional-level athletes.ย The 2025 Michigan Ice Fest is over, but Munising still has plenty for you to explore and enjoy this winter! While snow melts downstate in early March, the 330 miles

Munising is Michiganโs best snowmobiling town: Where to go, what to experience
A winter destination canโt earn the title of โSnowmobiling Capital of the Midwestโ without doing something right, and Munising, Michiganโs best spot to get out and ride, checks all the boxes. Wide open groomed trails โ got โem, more than 330 miles of smooth travel. Picture perfect settings โ just look around the trails with

By water, by land and by road, fall color adventures start in Munising
John Madigan, the owner of Pictured Rocks Cruises, contends that the best fall color views in Michigan come from the Lake Superior waters, whether that perspective comes from one of his boat tours or a kayak adventure. Not so fast, says Rhonda Lassila, who pitches the serenity of being among the colorful hardwoods while on