Tahquamenon Falls

The Tahquamenon Falls are two different waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River. Both sets are located near Lake Superior in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The water is notably brown in color from the tannins leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains.

Related Topics:
Tahquamenon River - Lake Superior - Upper Peninsula of Michigan - Tannin - Cedar - Swamp

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

At more than 200 feet (60 m) across and with a drop of approximately 50 feet (15 m), the upper falls is the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, after only Niagra Falls.

Related Topics:
Mississippi River - Niagra Falls

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The lower falls, located four miles downstream, are a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island which can be reached by rowboat. A hiking trail runs between the falls along the riverside.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The falls are within the Tahquamenon Falls State Park, between Newberry, Michigan, and Paradise, Michigan. They are a popular tourist destination in the Upper Peninsula during all seasons. Snowmobile trails lead almost to the falls, and walkways are kept clear for most of the winter.

Related Topics:
Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Newberry, Michigan - Paradise, Michigan - Upper Peninsula

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Tahquamenon is noted as being the land of Longfellow's The Song of Hiawatha - "by the rushing Tahquamenaw" where Hiawatha built his canoe.

Related Topics:
Longfellow's - The Song of Hiawatha

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~