Marinette Waterfalls - there's Good News and there''s Bad News. On top of that, we need to know The…read moreGood, The Bad and The Ugly. The Good News: Marinette County bills itself as the "Waterfall Capital of Wisconsin" and judging from the amount of fast water on the rivers in the county, there is plenty of evidence to back up that claim. The county tourism people would like you to come visit and tour the waterfalls. The Bad News: No one publishes a dedicated map to help you find the waterfalls and plan out a route to see them. There are too many to see in one day, possibly even two days. Without a map or a plan, you're liable to take three or four days to see them all and do a great deal of criss-crossing and back tracking to accomplish your goal. Incidentally, Marinette County does publish a map on their website that has waterfalls in the legend. It is one of six maps on the website and is not identified as a "waterfalls" map. It is the first of three maps listed as "Marinette County Waterfalls, Recreation & Snowmobile Maps" but once you print it, there's so much detail you can't see much of anything. It is next to useless as a PDF file, too. Now for the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The Good: Some of these waterfalls are breathtaking and well worth the effort to see them. The Bad: Others, not so much. The Good: Some are easy to reach without an real hiking experience. The Bad: Many are at the end of unimproved trails and will require some creative hiking to reach them. The Ugly: Some of the trails are a bit dangerous and downright scary to reach. A few caveats for potential waterfall hunters: 1) Most are off the beaten path, several miles from main highways. 2) Most of the access is on narrow, gravel roads, shared by enormous logging trucks. If you like your car to be kept in pristine condition, waterfall hunting in Marinette County is not for you. Drive with care! 3) Most of the waterfalls are in county parks. A nominal daily fee is required, however, once the fee is paid for the day, the permit is good in all the county parks. 4) Plan your day(s) before you head for Marinette County to go waterfall hunting. 5) Many of the waterfalls are actually whitewater rapids, very popular with rafters and kayakers but not so exciting for people looking for dramatic drops. I took a few hours and located the waterfalls on a map app and located the GPS coordinates. I was surprised how many of them are actually close together, but how far out some of them are. You actually have to go to Michigan to see waterfalls on boundary waters. My own favorites? Dave's Falls, Four Foot Falls, Horseshoe Falls, Twelve Foot Falls, Strong Falls and McClintock Falls. There are others that I need to go back to Marinette County to see.

I love bats, but unfortunately, it was April 6th when we visited, so the bats were still…read morehibernating. We decided to walk up the trail through the trees, which brought us to a large clearing on the top of the hill with a spacious observation deck. From here, we could look out onto a good portion of Iron Mountain and the forested hills beyond. Had the weather been nicer, the view would have been even more incredible, but it was a gray, dreary day looking over thousands of trees that haven't leafed out yet. Nevertheless, it was an interesting place to visit and I hope to return on a warmer day. **there is also a mountain bike trail and a few ramps, if that's your thing 16/2025

Decided to do a hike and heard great things about it here so we gave it a go. Fun hiking trails and…read morea cool look over spot where you could see the city. I loved that when you got deeper into the hike we saw loads of deer, and they didn't seem super shy either so was fun to get up close and personal with them. I do recommend having big spray, there's a lot of bugs. Other than that though was fun to experience and although we didn't see any bats we did see a lot of wildlife!

So we were here the other day when the stars aligned and there was an engagement proposal happening…read moreat the same time as teenagers cliff diving and a kayaking tour floating by. Epic! Cave Point is one of those places you just have to see when you're in Door County. The views are incredible, the waves crashing into the limestone cliffs are mesmerizing, and there are plenty of spots to stop and take it all in. Whether you're hiking, kayaking, taking photos, or just enjoying the scenery, there's always something going on. We got a little bit of everything in one visit, and it made for a memorable stop. Definitely a must-see Door County destination.

I'm adding an update since my previous review was 4 years ago, but please also see my previous…read morereviews. This is a great park for just hopping out to get an amazing view if you're not up for hiking. We did a loop from Whitefish Dunes state park that included circling through this park as well; it was a great half day hike. The views of the caves and crashing waves from above are amazing. This is definitely a park that might be challenging for anyone with small children who struggle to follow safety rules as there are very steep drops and it's important to stay a safe distance from the edge. The new connection between this and Whitefish dunes is really nice and features a few blowholes which spout water from below when the waves are particularly high.

So beautiful! It was snow covered today but still worth a…read moredrive through and stop at the gorgeous beach! We will certainly return in the summer.

I'm writing an update since apparently it's been 4 years since I last reviewed this park. Please…read moresee my older reviews too since much still applies! This is a great park for finding some peace and quiet in nature including no cell service in much of the park. I mean the SOS function will still work if an emergency arose, but there will be no incoming texts or notifications to detract from the birds and sounds of the waves. All of the trails are lovely here and they're all easy so no worries if you're not a seasoned hiker. We saw some mergansers on the lake during this visit and, as usual, lots of garter snakes which are fun to watch. We usually bring a picnic lunch to enjoy by the beach after a morning of hiking and never have trouble getting a table. Pro tip: there are flush toilets in the visitor center!

Visited Presque Isle Park with my hiking group. It's beautiful, especially at sunset. Beware of the…read morehorse flies!!! I don't know if they're seasonal, but they are troubling on this day! It's easy to park and maneuver the land. If you're in the U.P. Check it out.

Gorgeous views, breathtaking shoreline, perfect place for a picnic. So many spots to pull off and…read moresee a different type of view. From the cliff-like edges to the dark lava-like rock structures near Blackrocks, it's all a must-see. You could spend a whole day here in the summer no problem. Go hunting for beach glass along the rocky beaches, grab a bench and watch the waves, build a sandcastle on the beach, take a drive around the loop, there's endless ways to enjoy the park and all it has to offer. No hammocking, no dogs (from what I saw on the signage), and be prepared for wind while on the shorelines. Still a 10/10 and the best "park" I've been to.

On my way to the lighthouse, I stopped to check out this pretty cool park. There is a great view of…read moreLake Superior and Picnic Rocks from here. The park includes a great looking playground, public restrooms and walking trails. It is named after George Shiras III who contributed the land for the park. Shiras was the first to do flash photography of wildlife at night. An entire issue of National Geographic in 1900 featured his work and there is a historical marker with a lot more detail on his life and contributions to conservation and study. There is a large parking lot available. [Review 17919 overall - 325 in Michigan - 1440 of 2022.]

Very fun park. Our 2 year old loves jumping on the tires and digging in the dirt. I suppose the…read moreElise would be pretty hot on a warmer day.

We came here after seeing the sign a couple days before. We states off at a park closer to Escanaba…read morebut the water was dirty and smelly. This park has 2 clean porta potties, ample parking, a playground, covered eating area, and a nice beach. Highly recommend!

Beautiful beach tucked away with nice little pull off spots and picnic tables to have your little…read moreslice of the beach. The "park" isn't really much as far as play equipment, just a swing set but who needs that when you have the beach.

Without specifying dates, suffice to say I've been coming here since the last millennium. Yes,…read morethere was an extended break in the middle and now I'm back! Sugarloaf has improved with age. I would decline invitations to come here after later in the day, not relishing the idea of climbing trails in the fading daylight. Today there are stairs, benches and beautifully developed overlooks. You can get to the top and behold the vistas much more easily than I did as a younger person. It's not to be missed, a fabulous opportunity for families and photos. Parking is provided and plentiful, so there's no excuse to miss this!

Great views. The hike up to the top took around 20 minutes. It's relatively easy if you can climb…read morequite a few staircases. There is bathroom by the parking lot.

I remember this from my childhood and this place is just really too cool to bring family and…read morefriends, have picnics. Excellent stop if you go through the Menominee area.

This is one of our favorite stops while visiting upper Michigan. This park has a beach with a…read morenaturally rocky shore as well as a sandy beach for swimming. The park features a volleyball court and a pretty nice playground. There is a road that circles the park which a lot of people use for walking. We like to look for sea glass on the Rocky shoreline.