Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Paradise

This stop was a nice surprise. There were very nice trails that led us to multiple overlook areas. Many of the trails were paved and easy to walk for the grandmas. It looks like they are adding even more amenities to the site.

Absolutely gorgeous. For all the hikers, and backpackers! Start at the lower falls early day (at open) take in the lower falls and it's beauty then take the 4.4 mile hike. It's trail rated "hard" and I'll admit, for someone who doesn't have much hiking experience just starting out and Ill admit am a little out of shape this was a tough one at times. But if you take your time you can make it. Once you finish this 5 mile hike (trust me it's more like 5 miles once you get off) you can either choose to go down one of viewing areas, don't. Just go to the bathroom refill on water and eat your lunch. Give your legs a break. When you rested up a Lil then check the viewing areas and enjoy the upper falls, then do the trail in reverse to get back to your car. When you finish, spend the rest of the day on the island in the lower falls. It's a great place to swim and relax. It's got alot of steep inclines and declines you feel like you trekked a mile and you did .5 haha but it was absolutely awesome! All of it! I'd do it again in a heartbeat and I'll be back to do it again.

This was just beautiful! It does require quite a bit of walking so comfy shoes are a must. The gift shop is huge! We were there late in the day and I recommend bug spray! Mosquitoes were vicious!! Definitely worth a visit!!!

I liked how there was a clean path to walk back to the falls and well cared for steps without looking like the whole thing was developed into an amusement attraction. It kept it's naturistic feel, adding to the beauty of the experience. Gift shop was great, wide selection.

This park was the highlight of our UP trip. We had expected to walk a bit, see the Upper and Lower falls, and then head elsewhere for the afternoon. My kids loved the trails and exploring the (safe spots) of the shoreline so much, we stayed nearly the whole day!