Tahquamenon Falls

About this spectacle

Tahquamenon Falls, nestled in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. The upper falls plunges dramatically over a wide amber-tinted ledge, its waters stained a deep root-beer brown by the tannins leaching from the surrounding cedar swamps. Visitors hear the roar well before they see the cascade, and the mist hanging over the gorge adds a moody, primeval atmosphere. A short trail through old-growth hemlock and hardwood forest leads to multiple overlooks. The lower falls — a series of smaller cascades wrapping around a mid-river island — can be reached by rental rowboat, offering a uniquely intimate perspective on the churning white water. In winter, the falls partially freeze into spectacular ice formations. Autumn transforms the forested banks into brilliant reds and oranges, making it one of the Upper Peninsula's most photogenic destinations.

When to go

Jan — Dec, peak Sep — Oct

Getting there

Nearest airport: CIU. Nearest city: Sault Ste. Marie.

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