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Erick's Falls - A Roadside Waterfall in Baraga County

Erick’s Falls – A Roadside Waterfall in Baraga County

September 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The Upper Peninsula’s Baraga County is home to dozens of waterfalls, most of which can be visited without too much work. Erick’s Falls is a small…

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Quartzite Falls on the Slate River: Short Trail Leads to a Stunning Waterfall

Quartzite Falls on the Slate River: Short Trail Leads to a Stunning Waterfall

August 20, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The Upper Peninsula’s Baraga County is home to dozens of waterfalls, most of which can be visited without too much work. Quartzite Falls is one…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Baraga County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Baraga County Lighthouses

March 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Baraga County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has more than 79 miles of shoreline on Lake Superior but surprisingly is home to just one lighthouse. Once…

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Slate River Falls - Baraga County

Slate River Falls – Baraga County

July 12, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Baraga County is home to more than 25 waterfalls, and over the past few years we’ve enjoyed visiting many of them on our trips to…

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Assinins Historic Site, Baraga County

Assinins Historic Site, Baraga County

February 3, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

During our visits to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula over the past few years we’ve spent some time visiting the historic sites associated with Bishop Frederic Baraga,…

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Sand Point Lighthouse (Baraga), Lake Superior

Sand Point Lighthouse (Baraga), Lake Superior

January 16, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Sand Point Lighthouse in Baraga, Michigan is of two lighthouses in the state with that name (the other is in Escanaba), and is easy…

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Silver Falls - Baraga County, Michigan

Silver Falls – Baraga County, Michigan

December 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Baraga County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to more than a handful of waterfalls, and Silver Falls near Skanee is one of the easiest…

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12 Places To Check Out In Michigan's Baraga County

12 Places To Check Out In Michigan’s Baraga County

December 24, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Baraga County is a paradise for those who love outdoor adventure, with abundant opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking and boating. The area is also rich…

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Canyon Falls - Baraga County

Canyon Falls – Baraga County

March 12, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

One of the Western Upper Peninsula’s most popular waterfalls is easily reached by a short, scenic hike from a roadside park just off of US-41…

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Michigan's Upper Peninsula State Parks Near Lake Superior

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula State Parks Near Lake Superior

February 6, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Vacation

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to more than 15 state parks, and while they may not be visited as often as their counterparts downstate, they…

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