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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
RoutesPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsNorth AmericaUnited StatesMichiganOntonagon County
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
The Top 9 Natural Monuments in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 9
beautiful natural monuments in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Lake of the Clouds Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
The magnificent blue waters of the Lake of the Clouds are surrounded by the ancient forests on the slopes of the Porcupine Mountains. This area is said to be the …
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Big Carp River
Highlight • River
The Big Carp River is beautiful, winding through the old-growth forest of Porcupine Mountain Wilderness. You can follow its course from the Lake of the Clouds overlook to its remote …
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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
Highlight • Forest
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, often referred to as "the Porkies," is the largest state park in Michigan, spanning an impressive 60,000 acres of pristine old-growth forest, cascading waterfalls, and …
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Manabezho Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Manabezho Falls get their name from the Native American Ojibwa spirit god of the same name. It is the largest waterfall on the Presque Isle River, at 25 feet tall and 150 feet wide.
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Manido Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Manido Falls is the smallest of the waterfalls on the Presque Isle River, at 15 feet tall and 100 feet across. The name Manido comes from the Ojibwa Native American language and means "spirit".
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