アルジャー郡の天然記念物・トップ10

About 7 miles west of Grand Marais, the Log Slide Overlook offers scenic views of Lake Superior, the Grand Sable Dunes, and Au Sable Lighthouse. A short walk past historic logging equipment leads to the overlook, once used by loggers to slide timber down to the lake. The original chute is gone, but interpretive signs share its history. An easier path offers access to views without climbing dunes. Pets are not allowed on the trail or dunes.

Chapel Rock is a popular hiking destination, which can also be reach by boat on Lake Superior. The rock is ancient sandstone that has been eroded for thousands of years, leaving the resulting rock formation. There was once an arch connecting it to the land, but it fell in the 1940s. Great views of Chapel Rock can be seen from nearby Chapel Beach.

The Grand Portal Point is a great place to view the Pictured Rocks shoreline, and take in the breathtaking blue water of Lake Superior. This area has very high sheer cliff faces, so keep an eye on children and pets. One of the best times to see this area is during sunset.

Located on the Mosquito River, these falls are a short 1 mile hike from the Mosquito Beach Campground. The falls are about 8 feet tall, and the pool at the bottom is known for beaver and otter sightings.

Located at the end of the Eben Ice Caves Trail, these frozen falls and caves are an amazing place to visit during the winter months. The caves create beautiful ice formations over their entrance, and allow visitors the ability to walk through the crystals caverns. While the caves can be visited during the summer, there is little water flow and it is not as exciting as in the winter. It is advised to wear the appropriate clothing and footwear to reach the caves in the winter months. Although it is a short out-and-back hike, visitors are advised to have snowshoes and ice cleats for safety. Also, be cautious of falling ice when in or around the caves.

Sometimes also known as Olson Falls, this 40 feet tall waterfall is located in an amazing canyon that is made of carved sandstone. You can find a cave located just behind the waterfall.

Memorial Falls are actually 2 separate waterfalls that fall into large cave openings below. The falls can be viewed from both above and below, each giving you great views. The bigger of the falls is approximately 40 feet tall.

Munising Falls is a 50 foot tall waterfall that is surrounded by a beautiful sandstone canyon. The waterfall is easily accessible from a well marked trail and has viewing platforms at the end of the path.