"Fall Pictured Rocks Birch" 16" x 20" Framed

Stunning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Photography: Capturing Nature's Beauty in Every Season Pictured Rocks was my first backpacking trip, and ever since then, I've been love. During my college years, my friends and I visited Pictured Rocks 7 or 8 times. It quickly became our go-to camping adventure. We've braved black fly season, cold rain, and overly heavy gear from inexperience, yet something about this place always drew us back. It’s easy to see why—the towering 200-foot white cliffs rising above the majestic and sometimes stormy Lake Superior, the fresh scent of Michigan's woodlands, and the satisfying crunch of leaves beneath your boots. The soft, sandy beaches invite you to hike barefoot and sleep under the stars. Many of my best memories involve gathering around a campfire with friends, which made it even more meaningful to return here years later with my son. This time, we visited during the peak of fall, a season I had never experienced here before. The vibrant oran