Michigan has several nice little roadside parks in the Upper Peninsula. They are always a nice place to stop and take a break on a long road trip. I especially like the ones with a waterfall like the one at Tioga Creek where it crosses US-41 bwtween L’Anse and Ishpeming. There is also a waterfall a couple hundred yards into the woods but that is a post for a different day.
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I have been visiting the Tahquamenon Falls for decades and marveled at its beauty. In my photos of the Upper Falls, I have noticed a platform on the other side. I looked on Google maps and there is a road that heads up towards the falls from the backside of the river.
On my most recent trip to the falls this Autumn I took the trip through the woods to see if I could get to the platform on the other side. I drove down the forest roads for over 30 minutes, I noticed a lot of signs for private hunting clubs and I began to get that sinking feeling that there was a reason why I have seen few photos from the opposite side of the falls.
As I got within a couple of miles of the falls it finally happened. I hit a gate and signs for private property. I was disappointed that my journey had come to an end but it was a beautiful ride through the woods on an Autumn day. I figured there was a chance that I may fail in my attempt but I knew that if I didn’t try then my curiosity would bother me for years as I wondered if I could make it to the other side. So if you have seen that platform and have wondered about it now you know that it is not accessible.
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North of Gaylord on old 27 is a roadside park. A small creek runs through it with a couple of bridges that cross the flowing water. The water comes from a natural spring known as the Irontone Spring. The park is Frank Wilkinson Park named in honor of Frank Wilkinson who was the first Otsego County road commissioner. He owned the property and deeded it to the county after his death. Next time you are heading up north take a break from I-75 and travel along old 27. Be sure to stop at the little roadside park at Irontone Springs.
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I know there are some grand and impressive waterfalls in Michigan, like the Tahquamenon falls or Bond Falls. Warner falls is probably not the most impressive waterfall in Michigan, but it is a nice little waterfall along M-35 south of Palmer in the Upper Peninsula. If you’re like me, and have to see all the waterfalls in Michigan, then this is a nice little waterfall and a nice place to stop and stretch your legs for a few minutes too.
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The town of Hamilton lies between Holland and Allegan in the southwest corner of Michigan. The Rabbit River winds its way through the center of town. It may not be a natural waterfall but a small dam or weir along with a historic wooden train trestle makes for a picturesque scene.
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This historic red mill sits in the southern Michigan town of Manchester. It is along the River Raisin and a small dam makes for an idyllic photo with a manmade waterfall. The historic town was first settled in 1826 and named after Manchester New York.
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Potawatomi Falls are located along the Black River and drop about 30 feet. There is an overlook along the Black River Scenic Byway where you can see this beautiful waterfall named for a local Native American tribe. It is hard to capture its size and beauty in a photograph but if you are in the western Upper Peninsula it is worth a trip to check out these waterfalls and the scenic byway.
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The Slayton Arboretum is a 14 acre oasis on the campus of Hillsdale College. It is a beautiful place to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. They may be man-made waterfalls but they are tranquil and relaxing without the long trip to the Upper Peninsula. If you are ever near Hillsdale you need to stop and check out the arboretum.
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Superior Falls is on the Montreal River that makes up the boundary between Michigan and Wisconsin. The falls are in the southwest end of the Upper Peninsula and are located in a gorge near a power plant. It is hard to tell from the photo but the walls of the gorge are about 100 feet tall. This is one of those places you have to visit to appreciate the beauty of these waterfalls.
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A few miles south of L’Anse is Powerhouse Falls. Aptly named for the old abandoned powerhouse that is next to the falls. If you turn on west onto Dam Road and go down it about a mile it winds around to a parking lot for the falls. I have visited it before and always tried to get pics of the falls without the building but then I realized it’s the old building that makes these falls unique. It’s worth a stop if you are in the area since it’s not far out of the way if you are traveling down U.S.-41.
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