Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Proposing Higher Camping Fees

Higher camping fees could be coming to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, where the park is considering a $4-$6 per night increase for sites at the Little Beaver, Twelvemile Beach and Hurricane River campgrounds.

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July 14th, 2018

Don't Hold Back: Tell The National Park Service What You Think

We all like to grouse, complain, and let everyone know how we'd run things if we were in charge. Fine. When was the last time you actually told the National Park Service what you thought of their plans?

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November 3rd, 2017

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Traveler's View: Let's Listen To Nature At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

We, as a society, seem to be losing, or perhaps already have lost, our patience to understand the story of nature.

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October 8th, 2017

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Proposes To Allow Personal Watercraft In Lakeshore Waters

Seven years after a federal judge tossed out rules governing personal watercraft use at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan, the National Park Service has come up with a revised set of rules that would continue to allow the watercraft in park waters.

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October 2nd, 2017

U.S. Mint Unveils Designs Of 2018 America The Beautiful Quarters

The U.S. Mint last week released the designs for the five new America the Beautiful Quarters for 2018, four of which feature sites in the National Park System.

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August 8th, 2017

UPDATE: Woman Missing At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Turns Up

A Wisconsin woman missing since last weekend in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore turned up Wednesday when she walked into the Little Beaver Campground.

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July 19th, 2017

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Popular Overlook At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Closed Temporarily Due To Erosion

Winter's weather has caused some damage at the Log Slide Overlook at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, forcing park staff to close the lookout for the immediate future until repairs can be done.

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April 7th, 2017

Reservations For Backcountry Camping At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Going Online

Beginning in March you'll be able to book your backcountry campsites at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan online.

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December 21st, 2016

Climbing Ice At Pictured Rocks

You don’t have to be crazy to ice climb, but it helps.

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December 11th, 2016

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Birding In The National Parks: Finding Birds With The National Park Service's Help

Proper preparation often makes the difference between merely seeing some good birds and coming home with a trip list bursting at the seams and a few lifers to boot. It’s easy to enjoy a birding trip without studying your field guides and knowing your geography, but to many birders the prep is half the fun.

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July 12th, 2016

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