Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is managed by the National Park Service and is one of only four National Lakeshores.
The Pictured Rocks rise 50 to 200 feet directly above Lake Superior and stretch for about fifteen miles along the shoreline.
The name “Pictured Rocks” comes from the streaks of mineral stain that can be seen on the face of the cliffs. An array of colors occur when groundwater seeps through the cracks and trickles down the rock face. Iron (red and orange), copper (blue and green), manganese (brown and black), and limonite (white) are among the most common color-producing minerals.
Although there are more than 100 miles of trail within the park, many say that the rocks can be most appreciated by kayak.
The Pictured Rocks rise 50 to 200 feet directly above Lake Superior and stretch for about fifteen miles along the shoreline.
The name “Pictured Rocks” comes from the streaks of mineral stain that can be seen on the face of the cliffs. An array of colors occur when groundwater seeps through the cracks and trickles down the rock face. Iron (red and orange), copper (blue and green), manganese (brown and black), and limonite (white) are among the most common color-producing minerals.
Although there are more than 100 miles of trail within the park, many say that the rocks can be most appreciated by kayak.
Pictured Rocks
