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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Swimming & Diving
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![The white sands of Miners Beach stretch a half-mile just east of Miners Castle along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. The white sands of Miners Beach stretch a half-mile just east of Miners Castle along the beautiful shores of Lake Superior.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103141016im_/http://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/images/MinersBeach-Lasich_1.jpg) |
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Swimming and Wading
The clean and clear waters of Lake Superior are tempting, though the water is typically cold for even the hardiest swimmers.
Visitors enjoy peaceful strolls along the lakeshore's white sand beaches, including Sand Point, Miners, and Twelvemile.
There are no lifeguarded beaches at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore or its surrounding communities. can and do occur, and may change locations from year to year.
Please use extreme caution if you choose to venture into Lake Superior waters.
Beach fires are only permitted in the designated metal fire ring at Sand Point; fires are not allowed on other beaches. Glass containers are prohibited on all beaches. Please help keep our beaches clean.
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Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Some of the best scuba diving in the Midwest can be found in and around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Snorkeling and scuba diving are permitted throughout the lakeshore.
Scuba diving is popular in Lake Superior, especially within the , a state preserve created to protect the submerged cultural resources. State and federal regulations prohibit the removal or disturbance of relics, artifacts, or historic features.
Always use a dive flag to mark your location.
For more information ...
Boating
Shipwrecks site bulletin (pdf)
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![This visitor enjoys wading along the Lake Superior beach, but needs to be wary of rip currents. This visitor enjoys wading along the Lake Superior beach, but needs to be wary of rip currents.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103141016im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_Wader.jpg) Rip currents powerful currents of water moving away from shore. more... | | ![Lake Superior waves at Au Sable Point. (National Weather Service photo) Lake Superior waves at Au Sable Point. (National Weather Service photo)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103141016im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_AuSablePoint-NWS-65x65.jpg) NOAA marine weather forecast for the south shore of Lake Superior. more... | | ![A small creek drops over a ledge at Miners Beach. A small creek drops over a ledge at Miners Beach.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103141016im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_EastMinersBeachWaterfalls.jpg) Water, water everywhere Is it safe to drink? more... | | ![Shiloh - the hunting dog - enjoys a autumn day. (Grant Petersen photo) Shiloh - the hunting dog - enjoys a autumn day. (Grant Petersen photo)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103141016im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_Shiloh-65x65.jpg) Please check the regulations concerning where pets are allowed. more... | |
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![The Schoolcraft Blast Furnace was located at today's Munising Falls site. The Schoolcraft Blast Furnace was located at today's Munising Falls site.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20081103141016im_/http://www.nps.gov/mwr/customcf/apps/CMS_HandF/Pictures/PIRO_SchoolcraftBlastFurnace-DYK.jpg) |
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Did You Know?
The Schoolcraft/Munising Blast Furnace operated from 1869 to 1877. It produced many tons of pig iron for post Civil War continental expansion. Only ruins remain at this National Register of Historic Places site, located at Munising Falls in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Last Updated: March 19, 2008 at 09:52 EST |