The Tahquamenon (pronounced: Tuh-KWAHM-in-uhn) Falls State Park area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (i.e. the yoop) consists of the upper and lower falls, and both are located just outside of the small town of Paradise at the extreme eastern border of the yoop just a few minutes south of Lake Superior. This is the area where my mother grew up so it has special meaning to me; I feel rooted and peaceful when I see and hear the sound of rushing water in the Tahquamenon River.

This park is the second largest in the state trailing behind the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, which is located along the extreme western border of the yoop. It is open year-round.

The lower falls area is located four miles downstream from the larger and more famous upper falls.

Five cascades around Lower Falls Island that flow over a bed of limestone form the lower falls for a total elevation drop of about 20 feet. A related image I have included in my website’s Landscapes Collection is entitled, Tahquamenon Falls Lower From the Island; It is located on the western side of the river and island in an area accessible by a pedestrian bridge.

***

My image showcased on this page is the lower falls as seen from the land-side manicured trail and boardwalk located on the eastern side of the Tahquamenon River. It was photographed in October 2022.

Viewing tip for greater detail: Click any of the images on this page for a larger view.

To purchase, contact me or email: DebbieWolfe@DebbieWolfeNatureArtPhotography.com