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Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreLake Superior's Au Sable Light Station, built in 1874 by the U.S. Lighthouse Service, is located within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore does not have any current announcements in the Federal Register. Links to a sampling of previous announcements are posted below.  All are pdf files.

 
Personal Watercraft Use Final Rule
October 27, 2005

Summary: This final rule designates areas where personal watercraft (PWC) may used at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This final rule implements the provisions of the NPS general regulations authorizing parks to allow the use of PWC by promulgating a special regulation.

 
Environmental Statements; Record of Decision
December 28, 2004

Summary: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, the NPS announces the availability of the Record of Decision for the General Management Plan/Wilderness Study for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, as approved by the Midwest Regional Director.

 
Final General Management Plan/Wilderness Study, Final Environmental Impact Statement; Notice of Availability
October 22, 2004

Summary: Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, the NPS announces the availability of the final GMP/WS/EIS for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

 
Record of Decision; Final Environmental Impact Statement: Beaver Basin Rim Road
September 6, 1996

Summary: This Record of Decision describes the road provision alternatives that were considered, mitigating measures adopted to avoid or minimize environmental impacts, and the decision reached regarding the proposed Beaver Basin Rim Road at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

 
Hunting Closure Final Rule
September 14, 1995
36 CFR Part 7

Summary: This rule closes certain developed and high visitor use areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to hunting in the interest of public safety. Hunting in these developed and high visitor use areas constitutes a hazard to the safety of the visiting public.

 
Chapel Lake is shown with fall colors, a beautifu view of the northwoods in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.  

Did You Know?
Chapel Lake is one of several plunge pool lakes created by post glacial rivers after the Marquette advance of the most recent ice age. Its greatest depth is 140 feet. Other plunge pool lakes include Deer Lake and Ginpole Lake in Alger County, home of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Last Updated: January 15, 2008 at 08:57 EST