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Welcome to the Sunset Motel on the Bay of the Upper Peninsula & the Gateway to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore!
The Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore is comprised of sandstone cliffs, sand dunes, lakes, waterfalls, and 40 miles of shoreline! Set along Lake Superior, you will enjoy recreation that entails the largest, and deepest of all Michigan's Great Lakes!
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Come and visit the Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore and begin your exciting adventure with a stop to the Visitor's Center. Located at the H-58 and M-28 junction. You will have many valuable resources at hand such as: Maps, Brochures, Permits, Weather Conditions, Trails Conditions, Information on the Seventeen Waterfalls, and more!
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Sunset Motel on the Bay and Vacation Homes of Upper Michigan. Waterfront Lodging with incredible scenic views.
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| Be very careful when visiting the Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore of Munising Michigan. Stay clear of cliff edges and please stay on the trails. |
| Explore the Pictured Rocks with the aid of one of the many Boat Tour Services that are offered in Munising Michigan! |
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Pictured Rocks Cruises
Shipwreck Tours, Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Lake Superior Wreck Dives
Scuba Diving Alger Underwater Preserve
Skyland Pictured Rocks and Grand Island Air Tours
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| Forty-two miles of the scenic trails are found within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hikers will especially find the back country relaxing and fun! |
Mineral seepage from the sandstone causes the incredible colors - orange, red, blue, green, and more make up the art that nature has created for everyone to enjoy.
Lake Superior invites you to come and enjoy
its waters - seen here to the right is Miner's Beach. It is a favorite spot for vacationers! |
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Spectacular views of 50 to 200 foot sandstone cliffs are breathtaking!
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Come visit during the fall and see the Pictured Rocks surrounded
in colorful forests - "peak" weekend varies but often occurs the last week of September or early October.
The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a haven for tourists and wildlife. Endangered birds like the Piping Plover and the Peregrine Falcon reside within the park.
Over 175 species of birds have been documented - Grouse, woodcock, bald eagles, owls, hawks, turkey vultures, osprey, sandhill crane and many more! |
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There are fifty nine types of fish found in Lake Superior waters, local inland lakes, and streams.
Pictured to left - Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse. Built in the 1860's, this beautiful lighthouse was put into place to guide vessels to the Munising Harbor. It is located on Grand Island. Photos by Gina Harman.
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