Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Detail. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is 15 miles west of Ontonagon in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The park's 60,000 acres are one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest. Towering virgin timber, secluded lakes, and miles of wild rivers and streams make a visit to the "Porkies" a trip to remember. As Michigan's largest state park, planning your trip may require the use of various maps. Links to these important maps are provided below.Mountain Biking TrailsUnit/Backcountry Camping MapA printer-friendly overview of the trails The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park was established in 1945 by Michigan's Legislature.
A hiker to the interior of the Porkies must actually turn back the clock and call on skills that were second nature to our ancestors. For people looking for lodging opportunities in the park, please check the following links: Kaug Wudjoo Lodge Yurts Rustic Cabins Black bear are frequently encountered in the park. Wildernet - Hiking, Camping, Fishing and Many Other Activities Throughout America's Public Lands. Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands.
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