Bond Falls
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The locals refer to Bond Falls as one of the most pictorial falls in the Midwest of Michigan. There are six different viewing locations and three platforms, which make great picture spots. You will be surrounded by natural beauty during your walk to the falls and will fall in love with the cascading water along the boardwalk. Many people enjoy Bond Falls for hiking, photography, enjoying a picnic or simply relaxing and taking in the glorious scenery.
Memorial Falls
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Memorial Falls are located close to the city of Munising. The falls are two similar cascades in bordering ravines, flowing on small rivulets. What is unique about Memorial Falls is the cave that lies behind them. You can get an incredible viewpoint from behind the sheet of falling water, and the pictures turn out beautifully. Depending on the season, the flow of water can vary. If there is lots of snow-melt or rainfall, the flow is heavier. Memorial Falls is a spot that will leave you with good memories. They are not well known, so your time at Memorial Falls will be intimate and reclusive.
Alger Falls
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Alger Falls lies one mile south of Munising. It is easy to walk to, but can also be seen from your vehicle. If you are stopping to take a look at the falls from your car, make sure you pull off the road far enough, as this is a busy highway. Alger Falls is located in Alger County and there are a few different waterfalls you can enjoy here. Just east of Munising, you will find Memorial Falls and Rudolph M. Olsen Memorial Falls. They are both found in a wooded area and are best viewed via a hike. The water of Alger Falls pours over the rocky ridges of Alger Creek. This place is worth checking out while touring around Michigan.
Laughing Whitefish Falls
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The charmingly named Laughing Whitefish Falls are positioned three miles north of Sundell. This scenic site is great for picnics because of its outdoor facilities. The hike is only one mile long and is great for all ages and fitness levels. The trail itself is quite beautiful, especially during the spring months when everything is blooming. You will be walking through the forest, so come prepared with bug spray and appropriate attire. The falls are very beautiful; they flow over limestone bluffs into a ravine – at which some people choose to go fishing. There is also a stairway leading to the bottom of the water flow.
Douglass Houghton Falls
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At 100 feet tall, Douglass Houghton Falls are an impressive sight and are popular amongst the locals and students in Michigan. A few years back, the landowners had to cut access to part of the trails due to numerous accidents from disintegrating cliff walls. You can still access the area by following Hammell Creek upstream from Lake Linden to see this majestic waterfall rebounding off volcanic rock. If you continue down the green creek valley, you will have incredible views of Torch Lake. Douglass Houghton Falls is definitely a high point of Copper Country.