Hiking To A Hidden Beach

This is your sign to get to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. Yes, this is in MICHIGAN.

The UP sits just in between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. The southern shore of Lake Superior has crystal clear water that looks like the Bahamas. Since the UP is sparsely populated, there is not as much pollution in the water and much of the coast remains untouched.

I decided to hike Little Beaver Trails to Spray Falls which is a 7.5 mile hike that brings you to the southern shore of Lake Superior. The trail is moderate and not too challenging. It leads to a beautiful overlook of Spray Falls which flows into Lake Superior. Along the route there are many rock beaches where you can swim and enjoy the view of the lake.

I was constantly taken aback by how BIG the Great Lakes are. In fact, I learned that Lake Superior is larger than the state of Illinois. Anyway, I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, GET UP NORTH & enjoy the UP.