Wilderness Canoe Expedition

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations req......More

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations required, please call (906) 202-5958.

Meet at the Little Beaver Campground Boat Launch.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.

Wilderness Canoe Expedition

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations req......More

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations required, please call (906) 202-5958.

Meet at the Little Beaver Campground Boat Launch.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.

Marsh Trail Walk

Join rangers for a guided walk through the Sand Point Marsh and discover what makes this ecosystem special. Program travels on a half-mile wheelchair accessible boardwalk. Meet at the Sand Point Marsh Trailhead along Sand Point Rd

Meet at the entrance to the Sand Point Marsh Trail.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.

Wilderness Canoe Expedition

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations req......More

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations required, please call (906) 202-5958.

Meet at the Little Beaver Campground Boat Launch.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.

Fish with a Ranger

Ever wanted to try your hand at fishing? Join us for a hands-on experience where youth will learn how to “think like a fish” and develop basic fishing skills. All equipment is provided and lesson is free. Participants will even receive their own fishing rod to take home......More

Ever wanted to try your hand at fishing? Join us for a hands-on experience where youth will learn how to “think like a fish” and develop basic fishing skills. All equipment is provided and lesson is free. Participants will even receive their own fishing rod to take home! Meet at Grand Sable Lake Accessible Fishing Dock. Reservations are required, please call 906-202-5958 to make a reservation. 

Meet at the Grand Sable Lake Accessible Fishing Dock

Wilderness Canoe Expedition

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations req......More

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations required, please call (906) 202-5958.

Meet at the Little Beaver Campground Boat Launch.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.

Wilderness Canoe Expedition

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations req......More

Join rangers for a guided paddle and hike to one of the park's least-traveled beaches. Paddle is 3.5 miles long and includes a one-mile hike with some steep portions. All equipment is provided and tour is free. Meet at the Beaver Campground boat launch. Reservations required, please call (906) 202-5958.

Meet at the Little Beaver Campground Boat Launch.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.

Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no......More

Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).

Meet at the Au Sable Lighthouse. Park at the Hurricane River Day Use area and walk 1.5 miles east on the lighthouse trail.

Geology Walking Tour

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and clim......More

Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.