I have written and posted extensively about the adventures found in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness backcountry area after returning from a three day hike last month. I have posted about the fall colors both at Lake in the Clouds and in the woods, I have posted about the wonderful wilderness camping, and I have written a post about an amazing sunset on Lake Superior.
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – The aptly named Mirror Lake
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry
Although these past entries provide a clear picture detailing the beauty of this northwoods wilderness in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, it does not tell the whole story. There is something missing. This post hopes to show readers the rest of the park because there is more than sunsets on Lake Superior and fall colors.
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – A boat on the shore of beautiful Mirror Lake
There are gorgeous inland mountain lakes, there are cascading rivers with several waterfalls, there are ravines that take hikers up above the mountain streams providing beautiful views of the rivers and the woods. There are beaver dams and ponds. There is Lake Superior, which is beautiful at any time: not just at sunset.
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – The Big Carp River flowing out of Lake of the Clouds
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – A pond near Mirror Lake
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – A beaver dam in the foreground at Lily Pond
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – Another view of Lily Pond
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – One of the little cascades or waterfalls on the Little Carp River
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – The Little Carp River in the Porcupine Mountains
Porcupine Mountains wilderness backcountry – Trapper Falls along the Little Carp River in the Porcupine Mountains
The Little Carp River near its source with Lake Superior
The Little Carp River finally meets Lake Superior
A bridge over a beaver pond
Porcupine Mountain Little Carp River Trail
Overlooked Falls along the Little Carp River
Trader Falls along the Little Carp River
Lake Superior near the mouth of the Little Carp River
Lone Rock in Lake Superior
Adventure on!
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Beautiful colors in the Fall! I think I would enjoy this area – especially this time of year.
Jeremy Branham recently posted..A Nairobi travel guide for budget travelers
Definitely best time to come is Autumn, but summer and winter are not too bad. A little too buggy in the spring.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thanks Liz,
The U.P. is amazing and not too far to reach on a long weekend.
Very nice, I love this area. It’s much like my home in NE Pennsylvania
I have never been outdoors much in Pennsylvania, but I have heard good things.
Neat collection of photos…all the fall color changes are there..thanks…
Cheers..
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Fall colors are the top reason to come here, but there is more to the park than just foliage.
Could this park be any more beautiful?! I am seriously considering a weekend there. Great photo essay, Ted!
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Thanks Pola,
It does have a lot going for it.
I never tire of bridge shots over water with fall foliage… always a winner. nice photos.
stay adventurous, Craig
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craig stole our reply! totally agree–great photos.
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Thanks Craig,
We do think alike don’t we!
Stunning photos! I really must make it out here.
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Come on down World Wanderer!
Again with the pretty pictures of beautiful leaves? Ugh…
Leah Travels recently posted..Three Things I’ll Miss about Prague
Yep,
I am sure you miss it while drinking it up across Europe 🙂
Wow, Ted, you have outdone yourself with these photos – and I am sold on making it up there!
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Michigan is a beautiful state. It is just a matter of making a little effort to find the beautiful spots.