Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Plan Your Visit

There is no particular "best season" to visit the Lakeshore for each has its own charm and variety of activities. In the spring, wild flowers bloom in great profusion and add to the beauty of the natural scene. The summer brings pleasantly warm weather and abundant sunshine. Fall boasts a colorful display as the hardwood forest changes color. A mantle of snow sets the stage for wintertime adventure.

Local Partners & Information Resources

Hiawatha National Forest

Alger County Chamber of Commerce

Grand Marais Chamber of Commerce

Munising Visitors Bureau

Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association

Getting There

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

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 lakeshore. Portions of H-58 and most spur roads are not paved. Many roads are closed by snow during the winter months.

Bus
Regional bus lines stop in Marquette and Escanaba.

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