Lake Superior is home to over 30 lighthouses in Michigan. No matter your Lake Superior destination, there are a plenty of lighthouses waiting to be explored.
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Located above Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.
Located above Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.
‘Superior’ describes not only its size and volume, but also its setting. The Ojibwe called it Kitchigami, meaning “great lake.” In the 1600s it was called Le Lac Superior, or “upper lake,” by the French missionaries, denoting its location at the top of the Great Lakes region.
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Great Lakes Water Safety
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Great Lakes can be dangerous. Keep water and pier safety in mind.
Dark Skies
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is perfect for stargazing, especially along the shores of Lake Superior. If you’re lucky, you may even see the northern lights.
Isle Royale National Park
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Located north of the Keweenaw Peninsula Lake Superior, this hiker’s getaway offers peaceful and untouched wilderness for the perfect outdoor escape.
Paddle Sports
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From kayaking to stand up paddleboarding, find the perfect place for your paddle sports adventure on Lake Superior. If you need equipment, there are a variety of rental facilities to help you get out on the water.
Shipwrecks
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Lake Superior is home to more than 300 known shipwrecks, including the infamous Edmund Fitzgerald. Whitefish Point features the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum for visitors to enrich their knowledge of maritime history on Lake Superior.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has something for everyone. Kayak along the multicolored cliffs or discover lesser-known waterfalls as you take in all that Lake Superior has to offer.
Lighthouses
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Lake Superior is home to over 30 lighthouses in Michigan. No matter your Lake Superior destination, there are a plenty of lighthouses waiting to be explored.
Great Lakes Water Safety
Image
Great Lakes can be dangerous. Keep water and pier safety in mind.
Dark Skies
Image
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is perfect for stargazing, especially along the shores of Lake Superior. If you’re lucky, you may even see the northern lights.
Isle Royale National Park
Image
Located north of the Keweenaw Peninsula Lake Superior, this hiker’s getaway offers peaceful and untouched wilderness for the perfect outdoor escape.
Paddle Sports
Image
From kayaking to stand up paddleboarding, find the perfect place for your paddle sports adventure on Lake Superior. If you need equipment, there are a variety of rental facilities to help you get out on the water.
Shipwrecks
Image
Lake Superior is home to more than 300 known shipwrecks, including the infamous Edmund Fitzgerald. Whitefish Point features the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum for visitors to enrich their knowledge of maritime history on Lake Superior.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has something for everyone. Kayak along the multicolored cliffs or discover lesser-known waterfalls as you take in all that Lake Superior has to offer.
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9001 US-23,
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Bessemer, MI 49911
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11999 Cascade Rd.,
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Hancock, MI 49930
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3655 South French Road,
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Capitol Avenue at Michigan Avenue,
Lansing, MI 48933
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