Tahquamenon Falls, Paradise, Michigan

Tahquamenon Falls State Park
41382 West M123, Paradise, MI 49768
Phone: 906-492-3415
Open year-round. Entry fee charged.

One of the largest waterfalls west of Niagara is located in Michigan’s largest state park, the 38,496-acre Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

Tahquamenon Falls consists of The Upper and Lower Falls. The Upper Falls is 200 feet wide and drops nearly 50 feet. A paved pathway leads from the parking lot through old growth forest to an observation platform. After you have explored the Upper Falls, you can take the 4 mile trail along the river to the Lower Falls or you can drive to the Lower Falls.

The Lower Falls consists of a series of five smaller falls surging around an island. It can be viewed from the riverbank or the island, and can be reached by rented rowboat. Tannin leached from Cedar, Spruce and Hemlock trees is what causes the water to be a golden color, which makes for spectactular winter photographs.

The more than 30 miles of trails in the Park are open to hikers, cross-country skiers and snowmobilers. Wildlife are occasionally seen in the park, which has one of Michigan's largest old-growth forest stands.