Devil’s Kitchen is a cave located on the shores of Michigan’s Mackinac Island. The waters of Lake Huron carved the cave during the Nipissing post-glacial period. Mackinac Island is known for having world-class rock formations. The features get highlighted by trails which leads to these areas. Devil’s Kitchen Cave is one such example. There are many stories and folklore about […]
Eben Ice Caves should be on the top of the list if you plan to visit the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They are one of the top winter attractions of the state and should be seen by all winter visitors. The formation of the majestic caves begins when the temperature starts to drop from mid or late December. It is […]
The Iron Mountain in the Upper Peninsula is home to Millie Hill Bat Cave. As the name suggests, this cave is full of bats. It is not an actual ‘cave’ but an abandoned mine shaft that has become the hibernating and breeding ground for many species of bats. People usually come here in April or September to watch the bats […]
Pellerito Cave is housed in the Domtar Mine. The cave is made from gypsum and guarantees a thrilling experience. You can bring your loved ones here so that you can enjoy a good time together. You will have loads of fun and be sure to create wonderful memories with your loved ones here. The cave was discovered because of the […]
Grand Island Ice Caves on Grand Island, Munising, are spectacular and look dramatic. If you ever get an opportunity to travel to Munising, you should not miss seeing this endearing sight. Getting to Grand Island involves a 0.6-mile hike across the frozen Lake Superior from Sand Point in Munising. Snowshoes are a must, but many people don’t have access to […]
Alger Underwater Preserve is on the south shore of Lake Superior near the city of Munising. This shoreline area includes the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island, and the sheltered waters of Munising Bay. The Preserve protects the sea caves and the shipwrecks. Some major shipwrecks are buoyed while others lie in sheltered water. Several factors have combined to make […]
Spider Cave, near Fayette, is a water-cut cave that is not particularly large and offers two key features for the cavers to check out. It contains four pictographs and is also the site of artifact collecting that includes a collection of projectile points from the Middle Woodland period. Since the projectile points had shattered tips, it does suggest that the […]
Skull Cave was the hiding place for Alexander Henry, the English fur trader, during the Pontiac Rebellion in 1763. It is a small and shallow cave on Mackinac Island and part of the Mackinac Island State Park. The Natives used it as a burial ground, but today it is visited by countless people every year. This cave is of great […]
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