Tahquamenon never fails to impress, no matter how many times youve visited. Books 2 through 4 contain the rest of the waterfalls in the upper peninsula of michigan. In northeastern lower michigan, falls such as ocqueoc falls below occur where harder layers of dolomite and limestone overlie softer layers of the same formation. There are more than 300 falls scattered across the u. Pages in category waterfalls of michigan the following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. Ocqueoc falls is the largest falls in the lower peninsula. This book covers waterfalls found in dickinson, marquette, and menominee counties. Bay city michigan fall in michigan grand rapids michigan michigan travel northern michigan michigan usa michigan waterfalls waterfall fountain upper peninsula what others are saying 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. Phil stagg is the author of waterfalls of michigan book 1 4. Waterfalls of michigan book 4 is the definitive guidebook to the waterfalls in the western end of michigans upper peninsula. Detailed county maps and area maps are presented for easy driving and hiking access. Rock river falls three miles s of chatham on fr2279, w three miles on fr2276, then s on fr2293 one mile, may have to walk entire distance on 2293.
Spring has finally arrived in the upper peninsula of michigan and the snow is melting. Cadillac, michigan photographer and author phil staggs has just released two books in a new series, waterfalls of michigan, published by mi. Also, as you already know, michigan is not the most mountainous of states. Waterfalls of michigan book 2 is the definitive guidebook to.
As most of michigans waterfalls are in the upper peninsula, this book has 201 waterfalls from the u. If youd like the full details on these falls and the many others around michigan, then make sure to get my new mi waterfalls guide book. A michigan waterfalls travel guide book to assist you in a seeking the best and most beautiful in the great lakes state. This book includes the waterfalls in baraga, houghton, iron, and keweenaw counties. Picturesque waterfalls of michigan a guide to unique getaways. Info include driving directions, gps coordinates, hiking details and. A travellers guide to 199 michigan waterfalls is a musthave resource for visitors and includes maps, descriptions, pictures, history, and directions for getting to the waterfalls. Almost all require hiking to reach, but there are paths several barrierfree to some of the most popular.
Pages interest waterfalls of michigan videos upper tahquamenon falls. The 30th anniversary edition has a new introduction by the author as well as several new waterfalls to visit. Waterfalls of michigan upper tahquamenon falls facebook. A guide to 199 michigan waterfalls by laurie penrose. The ultimate michigan waterfall road trip will take you to. Phil stagg, based in cadillac, michigan, photographs nature with an emphasis on michigan s waterfalls. Whitefish falls whitefish river, four miles nw of trenary. This book includes the waterfalls in alger, chippewa, delta, luce, manistee and presque isle counties. Waterfalls of michigan book 2 is the definitive guidebook to the waterfalls in the central portion of michigans upper peninsula. A look at more waterfalls in michigan s upper peninsula. Thw book covers the best waterfalls in michigan that are generallly accessible by the public. A look at a few of michigan s upper peninsula waterfalls.
Phil stagg author of waterfalls of michigan book 1. The upper peninsula is plenty rugged, mind you, but the local topography does not allow for 200 tall cascades. Book 3, covering michigan s waterfalls in keweenaw, houghton, baraga, and iron counties is almost ready to go to the printer. Photograph by randy schaetzl, professor of geography michigan. Waterfalls of michigan the collection contains 202 waterfalls from across the state of michigan. This high water tends to hide much of the rocky features at the falls the part i like so it isnt my favorite time of year to. The upper and lower tahquamenon falls, sable falls, laughing whitefish falls, warner falls and canyon falls. Waterfalls of michigan guide book porcupine mountains. Waterfalls of michigan book 2 central marquette dead river u.
Wikimedia commons has media related to waterfalls in michigan. This book includes the waterfalls in gogebic and ontonagon counties as well as porcupine mountains state park. The definitive guide to michigans waterfalls, this 1st of 4 books covers the eastern portion of the u. Waterfalls of michigan book 1 by phil stagg goodreads. Waterfalls of michigan book 2 is the definitive guidebook to the waterfalls in the central portion of michigan s upper peninsula. New book shows off michigans best waterfalls great lakes echo. Waterfalls of michigan book 3 is the definitive guidebook to the waterfalls in the westcentral portion of michigan s upper peninsula. Come explore both the iconic and little known waterfalls of this great state of michigan with me. Heres the ultimate michigan waterfall weekend itinerary. The book waterfalls of michigan is a guide book authored and photographed by greg kretovic. Organized geographically and ranked by beauty, waterfalls of michigan makes it simple to find the best waterfalls, as well as the ones nearest you. With over 46,000 square acres of wilderness around the falls to explore, youve stepped into a true natural wonderland. This book includes the waterfalls in dickinson, marquette, and menominee counties. Waterfalls of michigan book visit the best mi waterfalls.
Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. Waterfalls of michigan the definitive guide to the waterfalls of michigan book 4 west gogebic and ontonagon counties porcupine mountains state park. We traveled to michigan s upper peninsula and filmed some of the sights we saw there. Info include driving directions, gps coordinates, hiking details and other tips to visiting them. As most of michigans waterfalls are in the upper peninsula, this book has 201 waterfalls from. News, events and featured mi waterfalls waterfalls. The potawatomi falls are part of the black river scenic byway, and have long been considered one of the best waterfalls in michigan. Waterfalls on the black river black river national forest scenic byway waterfalls on the presque isle river porcupine mountains state park thanks for reading. Thus, the book should really be called a guide to 198 upper peninsula waterfalls and 1 from lower michigan. Theres just so much more dimension to be seen than you can ever get with just a photo or two. Professional photos make this guidebook a coffee table quality book that also gives you specific information about how to go see these special places for yourself. With this snow melt comes fast flowing rivers and raging waterfalls. The definitive guide to michigan s waterfalls, this 1st of 4 books covers the eastern portion of the u.
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