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Ontonagon County is home to Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan's premier wilderness. The "Porkies" are ninety-two square miles of splendid scenery and gorgeous waterfalls. Much of this land is pristine old growth forest. Highlights of the Porcupine Mountains are many. Stop in at the park's Visitors Center to acquaint yourself with the area.

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Don't miss: Lake in the Clouds, arguably the most scenic place in Michigan; Summit Peak Observation Tower, an expansive view of the virgin forest and Lake Superior; Presque Isle Falls, with numerous cascades over intricate shale formations; Union Bay, miles of sandy beach for swimming and finding pretty beach stones; Union Mine Scenic Trail, a self guided historical tour.

Winter enthusiasts can downhill and cross-country ski at the Porcupine Mountains. Snowmobilers can rev-er up over 200 miles of groomed trails.

In the Ontonagon area fall colors are a patchwork of hardwoods combining to create a riot of colors. Panoramic vistas abound. Fall color peak season is the last two weeks of September and the first week of October. Don't miss the riverside board walk in Ontonagon, and scenic splendor of Bond and Agate Falls in the southern end of the county.

Call 906-885-5275 for details and a variety of Naturalist Programs.