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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
For Kids
 
Blue sky, sunshine, Lake Superior, and the Pictured Rocks cliffs.
NPS photo by Brenda St. Martin
Pictured Rocks and Lake Superior
Kids Create!
Working on a report for school? Wanna know more about the Lakeshore and what you can do here?

One of the quickest ways to find out stuff about the park is by clicking on the green Site Index at the left.

That takes you to a list of all of the information on the park. The Nature and Science section is great for natural history info. The History and Culture section is the place to go for stuff on people and our relationship to this beautiful land. Maps can be found - guess where? Under Plan Your Visit - Maps! Cool.

Be sure to check out the Junior Ranger section and if you don't mind cruising the net more, try Web Rangers.

 
Munising Falls trickles over the cliffs and down the stream in this photo taken through the trees at the right overlook.
NPS photo by Brenda St. Martin
Munising Falls
While you're here ...
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is rich with plants, animals, and stories of human history, giving children plenty of opportunity to explore.

Kids visiting the lakeshore enjoy the exhibits at the visitor centers.  There are several easy day hikes that kids of all ages can go on, including the Munising Falls trail and the Log Slide overlook.  For older children, the Chapel Trail provides a good challenge and is an excellent day hike.

In the summer, get kids involved in ranger-led programs including lighthouse tours and campfire programs.  Stop by any of the park’s visitor centers to check the schedule, ask directions or further suggestions.

This blue butterfly is a symbol of the education program at Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
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Be a Web Ranger
Interactive fun
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Park Ranger leads a shipwreck tour along Twelvemile Beach on Lake Superior within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
Special Events
are held throughout the year
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Mineral seepage creates the vibrant colors shown on this close-up photo of the Pictured Rocks cliffs.  

Did You Know?
Mineral stains give color to the famous cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Red and orange colors are iron, black is manganese, white is limonite, and green is a trace of copper. There are no pictographs or petroglyphs on the Pictured Rocks cliffs (that we know of).
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Last Updated: January 16, 2007 at 14:02 EST