Special Events
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Fireside Chats 7 p.m. at the Munising Falls Interpretive Center (1505 Sand Point Road, Munising) or Alger Heritage Center (1496 Washington Street, Munising) The lakeshore hosts a series of Fireside Chats each winter. Stay tuned for the current year's schedule. 2012 schedule March April May
Adopt-a-Trail / Adopt-a-Campsite Orientation Volunteer individuals or groups who enjoy hiking and camping in the park can adopt a section of trail or a backcountry campsite. An orientation is held each spring. 2010 news release June National Trails Day
Summer Transportation to Au Sable Light Station On select Saturdays in June, July and August, the Lakeshore partners with the Munising-based public transportation company Altran for van transportation to the Au Sable Light Station. Altran transports people with mobility limitations on the hour for a $5 round trip fee. The van will be available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors met the driver in the picnic area parking lot. Please email the visitor center for the current year's schedule. July
Lake Superior Day Held annually on the third Sunday in July. www.superiorforum.org May require a search for "Lake Superior Day"
Great Lakes Sea Kayak Symposium An annual July event for over 20 years. http://www.greatlakesseakayaksymposium.com/ August September
Artist in Residence Program The Lakeshore hosts an Artist in Residence reception annually, typically in September. Artist in Residence
Au Sable Day The Lakeshore often hosts an Au Sable Day in September, which includes a shuttle service for those with mobility challenges. To find out if Au Sable Day is planned for the current year, please contact us by email or telephone park headquarters at 906-387-2607. Au Sable Light Station October November December |
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Mineral stains give color to the famous cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Red and orange colors are iron, black is manganese, white is limonite, and green is a trace of copper. There are no pictographs or petroglyphs on the Pictured Rocks cliffs (that we know of). More...