Beautiful falls in the UP of Michigan. Not as cool as the falls in Yellowstone but still great to see in my home state. Lots of walking so be prepared with the correct shoes.
Another unexpected surprise we ran across on the way to the shipwreck museum. Not huge massive Niagara style falls but still very nice to check out, restaurants and giftshops in the park as well. If in the are make sure you stop by for awhile.
We visited the Upper Falls, and it was a very pleasant afternoon. It is about a 15 minute stroll on a paved path through beautiful woods full of wildlife. In order to reach the platform over the falls, there are 94 well-maintained metal steps. The view is well worth the effort. The falls are absolutely gorgeous, the color of tiger eye stones. Very unusual.The park has many trails, and from what we say, they are extremely well-marked. There are nice, clean bathrooms a short distance from the parking lot, as well as a visitor's center, brew pup and gift shop at the parking lot.
My family visited the falls around Labor Day and although the weather was rainy and cold,the walk to the falls was on a paved path and beautiful to see this small fall.
Tahquamenon Falls's serenity invigorates anyone who goes to the place. Just watching the waterfalls makes you feel good. Touching and plunging yourself in to the waters makes you feel superb. Aside from the water falls you also get to see parks preserve and conserve by the state's environmental bureau. If you go to this place, you can have your picnic too as there are picnic tables available in the vicinity. Shopping in this place is a little bit expensive though.
we visited the Tahquamenon Falls twice this year, once in July and again in late October. Both were breathtaking and completely different from the other. The falls in the autumn look like a giant root beer float, taking on a copper hue and creating foam when they crash down. The autumn colors around the falls are spectacular. Great photos and opportunities! Take a walk down a short, paved and winding path to the upper falls. Views are great from path and even better if you descend down just less than 100 metal stairs to get up close and personal. The walk lends itself to a brief nature and history lesson with plaques, signs and other postings along the way. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is really an incredible place to visit - seems almost untouched in many areas and a world away from the hustle of big cities. The forests are thick, wildlife is abundant, the people are very friendly. Don't leave without trying smoked whitefish from the surrounding great lakes and a delicious beef pasty.
The Best Park regardless of seasons and no dislikes. DNR staff is extremely friendly and helpful if needed.
This is a wonderful park with the highlight being the Tahquamenon Falls. The Upper Falls are definitely the show stoppers and the park has put in a lot of effort to build trails (many paved) and vantage points for excellent viewing. Note that some (not all) of the vantage points do include stairs. Lovely location to get a quick look at the falls or to get out and hike more. Additionally the Upper Falls parking lot have a great gift store and microbrewery/restaurant that we highly recommend. There is a fee to enter the park - depending on how long you plan to stay it may make sense to buy just a day pass or a year pass. Price also depends on if you are a resident of Michigan. Also, dogs are permitted throughout the park!
We picked a weekday to visit the falls in August, 2014. The walk to the upper falls is paved and there are viewing spots along the path. There are stairs going down to the river below the falls. A sign tells how many steps it is down to the bottom, remember there are the same number coming back up.There is a concession area, restaurant, souvenir shop, and my favorite, an ice cream concession!There are many waterfalls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and I think this is the nicest one.
This place is amazing! Although the Lower Falls are nice enough, the Upper Falls are breathtaking! The water is the color of tea and is gorgeous pouring down the big waterfall. There are lots of trails to walk on and there are several viewing points around the Upper Falls. This place is a must see in Paradise, and also be sure to go to the Tahquamenon Brewery (get the Whitefish!)