- State: MI
- NPCA Region: Midwest
- Est. Date: 1972
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Nestled along Lake Superior’s southern shoreline on Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this remote park is a geologic wonder of colorful sandstone cliffs topped with stately pines, and miles of quiet, unspoiled beaches strewn with agate, jasper, and quartz. Stroll along the coast, hike quiet trails to the park’s historic lighthouse, and take a boat tour to marvel at the mineral-rich rock faces that tower 200 feet above the surface of the lake.
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I love knowing that future generations will have the same access to these lands as I have and my parents did. The National Parks do a great job of preserving some of the most unique areas of our country. — Christopher Mitchell
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