Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising, Michigan

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It's known for the dramatic multicolored Pictured Rocks cliffs. Unusual sandstone formations like Miners Castle and Chapel Rock define the park’s headlands. Twelvemile Beach has a trail through a nearby white birch forest. Remnants of shipwrecks dot the shoreline around Au Sable Point’s 19th-century lighthouse. The sandstone formations for which the park is named are best viewed from the water, either from one of the many kayak tours or from the seasonal boat cruises. The best lighting for...