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The Best Attractions In Ontonagon

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Ontonagon Lighthouse

Little Carp River Trail

Summit Peak

Porcupine Mountains State Park

Porcupine Mountains Ski Area

Main Overlook

Presque Isle River

Bond Falls

Ontonagon Township Park

Mirror Lake

Lake of the Clouds

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves

Judge C.R. Magney State Park

Copper Falls State Park

Ontonagon County is a county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 6,780, making it Michigan's third-least populous county. The county seat is Ontonagon. The county was set off in 1843, and organized in 1848. Its territory had been organized as part of Chippewa and Mackinac counties. With increasing population in the area, more counties were organized. After Ontonagon was organized, it was split to create Gogebic County.The county is named after the Ontonagon River. The name is said to be derived from an Ojibwe language word Nondon-organ, meaning hunting river. A French translitera...
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1. Porcupine Mountains State Park Ontonagon
The Porcupine Mountains, or Porkies, are a group of small mountains spanning the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior. The Porcupine Mountains were named by the native Ojibwa people, supposedly because their silhouette had the shape of a crouching porcupine. They are home to the most extensive stand of old growth northern hardwood forest in North America west of the Adirondack Mountains, spanning at least 31,000 acres . In these virgin forests, sugar maple, American basswood, eastern hemlock, and yellow birch are the most abundant tree species. The area is part of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
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2. Bond Falls Ontonagon
3. Lake of the Clouds Ontonagon
Lake of the Clouds is a lake located in Ontonagon County in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan within the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The lake is situated in a valley between two ridges in the Porcupine Mountains. Surrounded by virgin wilderness and stunning vistas, the lake is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and fishermen.The lake is a prominent feature of the park, and can be viewed at the Lake of the Clouds Overlook at the west terminus of former Michigan highway M-107. The state park occasionally hosts a nighttime sky watch at the lake. The lake is fed from the east end by the Carp River Inlet and the outflow from the western end is the Carp River, which empties into Lake Superior on the boundary between Ontonagon and Gogebic County.
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4. Presque Isle River Ontonagon
The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake , and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light.
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5. Summit Peak Ontonagon
6. Ontonagon Township Park Ontonagon
Ontonagon County is a county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 6,780, making it Michigan's third-least populous county. The county seat is Ontonagon. The county was set off in 1843, and organized in 1848. Its territory had been organized as part of Chippewa and Mackinac counties. With increasing population in the area, more counties were organized. After Ontonagon was organized, it was split to create Gogebic County.The county is named after the Ontonagon River. The name is said to be derived from an Ojibwe language word Nondon-organ, meaning hunting river. A French transliteration, Nantounagon, identified the river on a 1670 French map. Alternatively, it is said to be derived from the Ojibwa onagon, which means di...
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7. Mirror Lake Ontonagon
8. Main Overlook Ontonagon
9. Little Carp River Trail Ontonagon
Little Carp River is a 15-mile-long river in Gogebic and Ontonagon counties in the U.S. state of Michigan. The Carp River rises at 46°45′54″N 89°44′44″W in the Porcupine Mountains of the Upper Peninsula. The river arches broadly southwest to northwest and empties into Lake Superior at 46°45′22″N 89°54′01″W approximately one mile from the mouth of the Carp River.Tributaries and features : Traders Falls Memengwa Creek Explorers Falls Trappers Falls Wabeno Creek Greenstone Falls Overlooked Falls Blowdown Creek Beaver Creek Lily Pond Mirror LakeTrail Creek
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10. Ontonagon Lighthouse Ontonagon
The Ontonagon Light is a lighthouse located off M-64 near Ontonagon, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973.
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11. Porcupine Mountains Ski Area Ontonagon
The Porcupine Mountains, or Porkies, are a group of small mountains spanning the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior. The Porcupine Mountains were named by the native Ojibwa people, supposedly because their silhouette had the shape of a crouching porcupine. They are home to the most extensive stand of old growth northern hardwood forest in North America west of the Adirondack Mountains, spanning at least 31,000 acres . In these virgin forests, sugar maple, American basswood, eastern hemlock, and yellow birch are the most abundant tree species. The area is part of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
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12. Copper Falls State Park Mellen
Copper Falls State Park is a 3,068-acre state park in Wisconsin. The park contains a section of the Bad River and its tributary the Tylers Forks, which flow through a gorge and drop over several waterfalls. Old Copper Culture Indians and later European settlers mined copper in the area. The state park was created in 1929 and amenities were developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration. In 2005 the park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a site with 10 contributing properties.
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13. Judge C.R. Magney State Park Grand Marais
14. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Ice Caves Bayfield

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Visiting Bond Falls, Waterfall in Michigan, United States - The Best Waterfall in Michigan

Bond Falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River, a few miles east of Paulding in Haight Township in southern Ontonagon County, Michigan.

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Bond Falls: Accessible U.P. Grandeur

First, here's what the Michigan DNR says:

Bond Falls is a scenic and popular waterfall in southern Ontonagon County. The falls are created as the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River tumbles over a thick belt of fractured rock, dividing it into numerous small cascades. Total drop of the falls is approximately 50 feet. Currently, roadside parking and picnic tables are available near the top of the falls. An accessible boardwalk with six viewing locations has been added to this location.

That last bit of info makes this a very special natural spot for those with mobility issues. A gently sloping paved path leads down from the parking lot to a fenced boardwalk. The views here are mostly taken from those viewing locations along the boardwalk that rings the base of the falls. Steps on the west side and dirt/rock paths on the east provide routes up the sides of the falls.

The drop of Bond Falls, in the southwestern U.P., is equal to the drop of the more famous upper Tahquamenon Falls in the northeastern U.P., though not as wide. But at Bond Falls you have much better access to the base of the falls.

There were quite a few families visiting when this was recorded, with ages ranging from elderly to newborn. If you are in the region, consider taking someone who normally has difficulty visiting scenic spots to see Bond Falls. They say the negative ions created by waterfalls are good for us. So is helping others.

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U.P. Trip -- Pt2 - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

This is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Located on the shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, this place has it all - Scenic waterfalls, steep cliffs, 87 miles of hiking trails, backwoods camping, RV hookups and the largest virgin hardwood-hemlock forest in the United States with trees over 200 yrs. Old. The lake in the clouds is a must see.

Unearthing Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan

Deep beneath the surface of Lake Michigan, hundreds of wrecked ships lie dormant, teeming with undiscovered artifacts. It's up to Caitlin Zant, a maritime archaeologist with the Wisconsin Historical Society, to venture underwater and unearth the secrets buried in the Lake's cold waters. Get ready for a plunge hundreds of years in the making.

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Michigan: Bond Falls Scenic Site Part 2

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Directions: Tale US-45 north of Watersmeet for 10 miles and turn east on Bond Falls Road in Paulding. Go 3.5 miles and you will arrive at the top of Bond Falls.

From M-28. just east of Bruce Crossing take Calderwood Road south to Bond Falls Road West. Follow the signs to the parking lot and the boardwalk to the viewing platforms.

This scenic waterfall tumbles over ancient fractured volcanic rock in several cascades for a total drop of about 50 feet in all. The falls pools at the bottom creating a little island with a bridge to the island so you can stand in the middle of the falls for an up close view.

There is a new parking area near the base of the falls and an easy level path to the viewing area where you will see one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula. A 600' boardwalk leads to 6 viewing platforms for a wonderful view of the falls

There is also roadside parking at the top of the falls where you will find a little park, picnic tables, grills, and a little store that sells snacks and ice cream.

The old trail with some steep rocky climbs on the east side of the falls is still accessible for hikers and there are other trails through the woods.

The steady flow of water over Bond Falls is controlled by a hydroelectric dam operated by the Upper Peninsula Power Company. The flowage above the dam is a delight for anglers of all ages and a favorite fishing spot for trout.

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Presque Isle River - Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (Upper Peninsula of Michigan)

Visit by twin sisters to the lower rapids of Presque Isle River in the Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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