Tahquamenon Falls
Often called the second-largest waterfall this side of the Mississippi, Tahquamenon Falls is one of the most visited state parks in the Upper Peninsula (and a very impressive waterfall). These falls can drain as much as 50,000 gallons of water per second during peak runoff times over a sharp plunge, forming a steady and scenic curtain of stained water on the otherwise calm wide river. Plenty of paths and gift shops are accessible near this and the lower drops.
Directions
Follow M-123 north out of Newberry for 26 miles, turning out the sign for the state park. From here follow the multitude of signs and paths to view the falls.
Photographs
Visits
Seen in July.
The roar of the falls was audible long before we could see the river through the tall trees. A couple of viewing platforms looked out over the brown waters and huge plunging curtain. The Upper Tahquamenon Falls are much larger and more impressive than the lower ones and I was quite content with staying on the safe platform above the roaring waters. Again, it took a while for the platform to open up for me to swing over and snap a few pictures.
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