Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Visitors Fined For Vandalizing Cliff Face At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Four visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in northern Michigan were fined and banished from the park for one year after carving large letters into a cliff face and collecting over 100 pounds of rocks to take home.

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By NPT Staff - March 12th, 2026

Park Friends Groups Offer A Variety Of Responses To The Government Shutdown

The recent government shutdown has all but shuttered U.S. national parks. While the parks are to remain open, staffing will be minimal, with visitor centers, restrooms, and facility buildings remaining closed for the duration of the shutdown. In spite of the challenges facing parks, some park friends groups are trying to strike an optimistic tone.

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By Jennifer Roberts - October 2nd, 2025

Where To Go Caving In The National Park System

Last week we mentioned that Crystal Cave at Sequoia National Park was reopening to the public for the first time since 2021. Now we're going to tell you where else in the National Park System you can go underground.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2025

Munising Falls Trail At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Closed Until Further Notice

Heavy rains and seasonal snowmelt have washed out portions of the Munising Falls Trail at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan.

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April 30th, 2025

Find Yourself In A National Park This Coming Winter

It's still a bit early to predict what winter might throw at the National Park System, but if you enjoy snow and cold here's an overview of some of the parks you should consider visiting.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 30th, 2024

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Wrecked In The Waters Of The National Park System

Across the country and below the surface of the National Park System rest a surprising number of ships that went down in rough weather.

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By Lori Sonken - August 28th, 2024

Warm Weather Leads To Ice Climbing Halt At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Unseasonably warm weather has forced closure of Sand Point in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to all ice climbing activity to protect park trails and natural resources.

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February 10th, 2024

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Has Increased Its Entrance Fees

It's more expensive to get into Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan than it did a year ago.

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January 13th, 2024

Dog Falls 60 Feet At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Rescued In Good Condition

A young dog that slipped her leash at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore fell 60 feet from a cliff near Miners Castle and, though forced to spend a cold night on a ledge, was rescued in good condition Thursday and reunited with her owners.

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January 11th, 2024

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Testing Electric Trail Maintenance Equipment

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan is taking an important step to benefit the environment, and park visitors and workers, by replacing gas-powered trail and maintenance equipment with clean, quiet, all-electric battery powered models.

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December 14th, 2023

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