• Lake Superior in a stormy mood. Photo copyright Craig Blacklock

    Pictured Rocks

    National Lakeshore Michigan

Places To Go

The Au Sable Light Station is located on Lake Superior.
Au Sable Light Station
NPS photo by John Ochman
 

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is truly a mosaic of natural and cultural wonders. Along its 35 miles of Lake Superior shoreline are over 15 miles of towering sandstone cliffs, beautiful beaches, and enormous sand dunes. And there are waterfalls, lighthouses, lakes, streams, and forest to enjoy.

Many attractions are accessible either by automobile or by short footpaths. Hikes can be as short as 100 feet or as long as nine miles. Only your enthusiasm and energy will limit your distance.

  • Beaver Basin Wilderness Beaver Basin Wilderness

    Invites you to visit! Read More

  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge Seney National Wildlife Refuge

    Great place to view wildlife Read More

  • Hiawatha National Forest Hiawatha National Forest

    in the eastern and central U.P. Read More

  • Many site bulletins Many site bulletins

    are available on-line. Read More

Did You Know?

Lyndon B. Johnson being sworn in as President of the U.S. by Chief Justice Earl Warren as Lady Bird Johnson and Hubert Humphrey look on.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is America's first National Lakeshore, authorized on October 15, 1966. On the same day, President Lyndon B. Johnson also signed into law another piece of landmark legislation -- the National Historic Preservation Act. More...