Grand Island National Recreation Area

Lake Superior Sunrise. Small tugboat moored on a Lake Superior dock with a coastal sunrise in the background. Grand Island National Recreation Area. Munising, Michigan.

Built in 185, it is constructed of wood and is 45 feet tall.

Grand Island is located in Lake Superior near Munising in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The island is perfect for hiking and biking day or overnight trips. No motor vehicles allowed. We stayed in one of the camping cabins, but tent campsites are more numerous. Plan to make reservations.

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Activities

Munising travel guide

Popular places to visit

Overlooking Miners Castle in Pictures Rocks National Lakeshore

Miners Castle Point

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Miners Castle Point during your travels in Munising. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

A part of Pictured Rocks Nations Lakeshore, this waterfall is worth the trip. About a 1 mile hike on an easy trail leads you to this great spot. #River

Miners Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Miners Falls during your travels in Munising. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.

Munising Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Munising Falls during your travels in Munising. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails.

Lake Superior ice cave. These caves form during the extreme Upper Peninsula winters when water drips from the cliff edges.

Grand Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grand Island during your travels in Munising. Discover the area's waterfalls and seek out the hiking trails.

Miners Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Miners Beach during your trip to Shingleton? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Munising Memorial Hospital

If Munising Memorial Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Munising.