Presque Isle Park, Marquette, Michigan, USA

Presque Isle Park, Marquette, Michigan, USA

Presque Isle Park is one of the most visited sites in Marquette County for good reason. With ease of access, this 323-acre forested peninsula extends into the water offering visitors unmatched views of Lake Superior and outstanding Hiking trails and unmatched free swimming.

The park’s east end sits high atop sandstone cliffs carving in and out of the peninsula. Park your bike and walk out to one of several outlooks along the loop. These offer a great vantage point for watching Lake Superior’s waves carve out the ancient coves and rock outcroppings hundreds of feet below.

The roadway continues through a tunnel of pines and hardwoods as glimpses of Lake Superior tempt the biker’s attention. If your ride has you sweating, make a stop at Blackrocks and dive in. This ancient rock formation is a Marquette standard. Visitors can soak in the cool lake breeze, or dive from 10 to 15 foot cliffs into the crystal clear water below.

Sunset Point sits on the peninsula’s western shore and offers one of the best viewing spots in Marquette to watch the sun sink below the horizon. Silhouetted against a sky of pink and orange, the Huron Mountains and various small islands offer a view that seems almost tropical. The lake reflects all the colors of the sky, making this brilliant sunset one that can’t be missed.

Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Marquette County. The population was 21,355 at the 2010 census, making it the most populated city of the Upper Peninsula. Marquette is a major port on Lake Superior, known primarily for shipping iron ore, and is the home of Northern Michigan University. In 2012, Marquette was listed among the 10 best places to retire in the U.S. by CBS MoneyWatch.

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