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Porcupine Mountains State Park was established in 1945 to protect the area's large stand of old-growth forest, much of it of the "maple-hemlock" type. In 1972, Michigan passed the Wilderness and Natural Areas Act.
The Porcupine Mountains Visitor Center, located in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, introduces visitors to the rich wilderness heritage of this 60,000-acre park. Set alongside the largest old-growth, hardwood-hemlock forest in the Great Lakes region, the center features exhibits and programs that tell the story of Michigan's rugged ...
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park – fondly known as "the Porkies" – features 60,000 acres of old-growth forest, roaring waterfalls, Lake Superior shoreline, rivers, trails, and ridges, the park’s incomparable vistas make Michigan’s largest state park a popular destination for camping, hiking, snowmobiling, fishing and more.The ...
26 lis 2024 · Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon, MI. In addition to wild forests and lakeshores, Michigan’s largest state park has numerous historic copper mining sites. The 59,020-acre park offers summer and winter recreational pursuits and interpretive programs.
A trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is not complete without a visit to Porcupine Mountain State Park. With 60,000 acres of old-growth forest, snaking rivers, spectacular vistas, and picturesque waterfalls, the “Porkies” will impress the most avid traveler.
Head toward the shores of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and you’ll find the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, a 60,000-acre swath of wild waterfalls, majestic woods and boundless recreation.
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (The Porkies) is located just west of Ironwood. The park has 60,000 acres of old-growth forest, waterfalls, Lake Superior Shoreline, rivers, trails and more. There are over 90 miles of hiking trails throughout the park for all skill levels.
