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Interested in visiting another protected area on the shores of Lake Superior, the greatest of the Great Lakes? Here's a sampling around the Lake, both in Canada and the United States, clockwise beginning at the Minnesota/Ontario boundary.
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![Lake Superior is a blue beauty from this overlook at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Lake Superior is a blue beauty from this overlook at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/Sleeping-Giant.jpg) |
Ontario Parks photo | Sleeping Giant Provincial Park |
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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Ontario
On the southern tip of this rugged peninsula near Thunder Bay lies the legendary Sleeping Giant. Venture deep into its boreal forests to experience the backcountry, or follow its rugged trails to the top of the giant for unbeatable views of Lake Superior.
Look for deer, moose and other large mammals in the park’s vast forests and lowlands. Whether you are hiking along lush green paths or gliding over snowy trails, the beauty of this park will leave you spellbound.
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![Lake Superior waves crash onto the north shore at Pukaskwa National Park in Canada. Lake Superior waves crash onto the north shore at Pukaskwa National Park in Canada.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/pukaskwa.jpg) |
Parks Canada photo | Pukaskwa National Park |
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Pukaskwa National Park, Ontario
Pukaskwa National Park's exceptional beauty is revealed in its vistas of Lake Superior and in the rugged, ancient landscape of the Canadian Shield and northern forest. The spirit of the wilderness envelopes those who explore this special place.
The only wilderness national park in Ontario, Pukaskwa was established in 1983 to protect 1878 square km of an ecosystem that features boreal forest and Lake Superior shoreline. Pukaskwa National Park is Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore's sister park.
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![The rugged rocky coast at Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario. The rugged rocky coast at Lake Superior Provincial Park in Ontario.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/LakeSuperiorNatlPark.jpg) |
Ontario Park photo | Lake Superior Provincial Park |
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Lake Superior Provincial Park, Ontario
From Lake Superior’s rugged coast, this park moves inland over mist-shrouded hills and deep canyons whose breathtaking beauty and rich autumn colours inspired Canada’s Group of Seven artists. The Coastal Trail and part of Highway 17 hug Lake Superior’s rugged, rocky coast through this park, offering spectacular, unimpeded views of the legendary moody blue waters.
Along the park’s eastern border the Algoma Central Railway snakes through Agawa Canyon, thrilling sightseers and dropping off hiking and canoeing adventurers along the way. Don’t miss the pictographs at Agawa Rock, and the park’s new Visitor Centre.
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![Miners Castle rises 90 feet above Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Miners Castle rises 90 feet above Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/Miners-Castle-new_1.jpg) |
NPS photo | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore |
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound. The Lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. more...
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![The rocky shore at Isle Royale National Park is on the way to Scoville Point. The rocky shore at Isle Royale National Park is on the way to Scoville Point.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/IsleRoyale-shoreline-285x20.jpg) |
NPS photo | Isle Royale National Park |
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Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Isle Royale’s physical isolation and primitive wilderness challenged human use for centuries; ironically today it has become the Island’s main attraction. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, visitors come to experience this island park through hiking its trails, paddling its inland waterways, exploring its rugged coast, or venturing into the depth of its shipwrecks.
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![The beautiful Lake of the Clouds is surrounded by towering hills with lush green northwoods vegetation. The beautiful Lake of the Clouds is surrounded by towering hills with lush green northwoods vegetation.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/LakeoftheClouds-MaryDettlof.jpg) |
Mary Dettlof photo, Michigan State Parks | Porcupines Mountains Wilderness State Park |
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Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan
As Michigan's largest state park, the 60,000 acres of the Porcupines Mountains comprise one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest. Towering virgin timber, secluded lakes, and miles of wild rivers and streams make a visit to the "Porkies" a trip to remember. more...
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![Sandy yet rocky beach along Ironwood Island at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Sandy yet rocky beach along Ironwood Island at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/APIS-Ironwood-shoreline.jpg) |
NPS photo | Apostle Islands National Lakeshore |
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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Wisconsin
Along windswept beaches and cliffs, visitors experience where water meets land and sky, culture meets culture, and past meets present. The 21 islands and 12 miles of mainland host a unique blend of cultural and natural resources. Lighthouses shine over Lake Superior and the new wilderness areas. Visitors can hike, paddle, sail, or cruise to experience these Jewels of Lake Superior.
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![Split Rock Lighthouse is perched in a cliff high above Lake Superior. Split Rock Lighthouse is perched in a cliff high above Lake Superior.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/Split-Rock-Lighthouse-MN-Hi.jpg) |
Minnesota Historical Society photo | Split Rock Lighthouse State Park |
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Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota
Shipwrecks from a mighty 1905 November gale prompted this rugged landmark's construction. Completed by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1910, Split Rock Light Station was soon one of Minnesota's best known landmarks. Restored to its 1920s appearance, the lighthouse offers a glimpse of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.
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![A wood sailboat - called a Mackinaw - approaches a dock at Grand Portage on Lake Superior. A wood sailboat - called a Mackinaw - approaches a dock at Grand Portage on Lake Superior.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/GRPO-boat.jpg) |
NPS photo | Grand Portage National Monument |
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Grand Portage National Monument, Minnesota
For over 400 years Ojibwe families of Grand Portage have tapped maples every spring on a ridge located just off Lake Superior. During the summer, Ojibwe fishermen harvest in the same areas their forefathers have. Before the United States and Canada existed, the trading of furs, ideas and genes between the Ojibwe and French and English fur traders flourished. Today, Grand Portage National Monument and Indian Reservation form a bridge between people, time and culture.
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![The green and white Lake Superior Circle Tour logo shows the outline of this greatest lake. The green and white Lake Superior Circle Tour logo shows the outline of this greatest lake.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_LakeSuperiorCircleTour.jpg) Lake Superior Circle Tour around the greatest lake more... | | ![At the Lake Superior State Forest, cliffs tower high above the lake on the Superior's north shore. At the Lake Superior State Forest, cliffs tower high above the lake on the Superior's north shore.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_North-Shore-lake-Superior.jpg) National Forest areas in the Great Lakes region more... | | ![The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundatin seeks to support U.S. National Parks on Lake Superior. The National Parks of Lake Superior Foundatin seeks to support U.S. National Parks on Lake Superior.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_NPLSF-65x65.jpg) National Parks of Lake Superior Foundation supports your U.S. national parks. more... | | ![Raspberry Island Lighthouse at Apostle Island National Lakeshore Raspberry Island Lighthouse at Apostle Island National Lakeshore](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103152151im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_Raspberry-Island-Light.jpg) Lighthouses of Lake Superior lights on the largest Great Lake more... | |
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