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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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Multicolored sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the
forest of Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore the park, which at its widest point is only five miles and hugs the Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. This
was the first National Lakeshore and was authorized in 1966.


Contact Information

PO Box 40
N8391 Sand Point Road
Munising, MI 49862-0040
9063872607 - Headquarters (year round)
9063873700 - Visitor Information (year round)
904942660 - Grand Sable Visitor Center (summer only)
9064942660 - Grand Sable Visitor Center (summer only)


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Getting There

By Plane
Grass airfields are located near Grand Marais and Munising. Regularly scheduled commercial airline service is located in Marquette and Escanaba, Michigan.

By Car
Michigan state highways M-28 and M-94 lead to Munising; state highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais. County road H-58 and other spur roads provide access throughout the park.

By Plane
Local bus service (Altran, (906) 387-4845) offers backpacker shuttle service in summer; reservations are required.

Weather

The climate varies as much as the seasons. Summertime high temperatures can reach the 90's with much cooler evening temperatures. Wintertime temperatures below freezing are common. Layered clothing for changing weather and a rain suit are recommended.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Snow Skiing
  • Backpacking
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks
  • Stargazing
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba Diving
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Snowmobiling

Recommended Activities
Sightseeing, picnicking, boating, kayaking/ canoeing, hiking, fishing,and hunting.

Winter: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.


 
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Find Hiking and Biking Trails
If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all. So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.