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| Ocqueoc Falls |
Ocqueoc Falls is a gem of Presque Isle County and the largest waterfall in Michigan's Lower Penninsula. In summer, it's a popular picnic area and swimming hole; in fall, a beauty to behold as salmon attempt to leap over the falls and the trees put on their beautiful autumn displays. The area is also excellent for cross-country skiing come winter.
If you visited the park over the summer, you may have been disappointed by the temporary closure of the parking area and main pathway. But as we found out yesterday, the small inconvenience was well worth it!
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New parking area
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There is now a paved drive, parking area, and pathway down to the falls along with individual picnic areas, a "bridge" pathway down to the second falls (remember how treacherous that walkway was?) and faux stone steps that blend in perfectly with the natural surroundings and make the falls more more accessible.
What a huge improvement! Enjoy these photos of the still-not-quite-complete improvements - you'll be impressed!
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| Gorgeous fall colors along pathway |
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| Winding paved pathway |
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Year-round toilet facilities
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| New pathway to the lower falls |
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| Park-like setting complete with new benches |
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| Breathtaking beauty |
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| "Stone" stairway to upper falls |
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Scenic observation area
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