Day sixty-two we headed out to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Visitor Center to get trail maps, etc. We opted to do some short hikes that day, and check out some waterfalls. A short drive away we stopped to hike out to Munising Falls. The trail actually went behind the waterfall, but had been closed in recent years due to deterioration of the rock. Jim and Sam snuck over to get a pic of themselves there, anyway – shh!
We also drove out to the trailhead to see Miner’s Castle and to view Miner’s Falls. This was a little longer hike, but we only hiked about two-and-a-half miles total that day. What gorgeous rock formations! The forests and surroundings were lovely, and chipmunks were everywhere!
After the short hikes, we decided to go on the Glass Bottom Boat Tours to see some of the shipwrecks in the area. We sat on the upper open deck in the very front of the boat, and it was the best seat in the house! As we came to a shipwreck, the tour operators opened the hatches covering the glass bottom area and we slowly moved over the shipwrecks while hearing their history and an explanation of the parts of the ships we were viewing. It was really fascinating!
The areas of the lake near the rock cliffs and where the shipwrecks are located are only about eight to fifteen feet deep, and the water is crystal clear. The cliffs and rock walls are absolutely beautiful, and it is easy to see why the area is named Pictured Rocks.
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