The Tahquamenon River is an 89-mile-long blackwater river that flows in a generally eastward direction through the eastern end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It begins in the Tahquamenon Lakes in northeast Columbus Township of Luce County and empties into Lake Superior near the village of Paradise.

The Tahquamenon River offers 17 miles of paddling from the Lower Falls to the Rivermouth area. There is an accessible paved boat launch located at the Rivermouth area, across the road from the Rivermouth Campground. There is limited parking available; There is also a canoe/kayak launch in the Lower Falls day-use area. The current is generally considered suitable for both upstream and downstream travel.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses nearly 50,000 acres and stretches 13-plus miles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The park is home to multiple campgrounds, overnight lodging facilities, a boat launch, more than 35 miles of trails and multiple overlooks to the Upper and Lower Falls.

The 200-feet-wide Upper Falls is one the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. The river’s amber color is caused by tannins leached from the cedar, spruce and hemlock trees in the swamps drained by the river, and the extremely soft water churned by the action of the falls causes the river’s trademark large amounts of foam. Just 4 miles downstream is the Lower Falls, consisting of a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island. The falls can be viewed from the riverbank, all-accessible Ronald A. Olson Island Bridge over the Tahquamenon River or by a rowboat rented from a park concession. Drone use is prohibited.

Black bear, coyote, otter, deer, fox, porcupine, beaver and abundant bird life, including spruce grouse, pileated woodpeckers, bald eagles and a variety of waterfowl and songbirds can be found in the park. Moose are occasionally seen feeding in the wet areas of the park, especially along M-123 between Paradise and the Lower Falls.

Whitefish Point is located at the extreme southeastern end of Lake Superior. It is a critical turning point for all vessel traffic entering and leaving this largest of all the Great Lakes. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, but there was no money for restoration. In 1980, Whitefish Township approached the fledging Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society for assistance in preserving this important property. The Society obtained a License from the Coast Guard in 1983 to commence museum operations; opened the first exhibits in 1985; and opened the present Shipwreck Museum Building in 1987.

Whitefish Point is located at the extreme southeastern end of Lake Superior. It is a critical turning point for all vessel traffic entering and leaving this largest of all the Great Lakes. The site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, but there was no money for restoration. In 1980, Whitefish Township approached the fledging Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society for assistance in preserving this important property. The Society obtained a License from the Coast Guard in 1983 to commence museum operations; opened the first exhibits in 1985; and opened the present Shipwreck Museum Building in 1987.

We discovered a historic cemetery in the middle of the wilderness. There were graves that dated back well over 100 years. We made sure we were respectful as we explored the grounds. As we walked silently you could hear the winds whipping across Whitefish Bay. Whitefish Point Cemetery is also called Whispering Pines Cemetery.

The Centennial Cranberry Farm in Paradise is Michigan's oldest cranberry farm! For 147 years the farm has been in the House family. Here you can explore the nature trails and there is a two track road leading to the largest known eagle's nest in the State, just 200 yards behind the gift shop.

Located in old post office, it is not pick-your-own, but how many cranberry farms have a tour? Cranberry sauce, butter, salsa, grilling sauce, dried & potpourri made from our own cranberries, tour, harvest video, cranberry machinery, photos, gift shop, bus tours by appt, fresh cranberries in Oct, will mail order.