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Sleeping Giant Provincial Park

Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is located south of highway 11/17 on highway 587, 42 km east of Thunder Bay. The park is well known for its backcountry trails leading to magnificent views of Lake Superior. The highlight of the park is the Sleeping Giant, Tee Harbour and the Sea Lion. Many of the trails open [...]

Grand Island National Recreation Area

The Grand Island National Recreation Area is a National Recreation Area within the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service. It is part of the Hiawatha National Forest. Located on Grand Island, Michigan offshore from Munising, Michigan, the Grand Island National Recreation Area covers approximately 13,500 acres (55 km2) of Lake Superior woodland. Grand Island’s glacier-cut [...]

Apostle Island National Lakeshore

The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a U.S. national lakeshore consisting of 21 islands (Apostle Islands) and shoreline encompassing 69,372 acres (281 km²) on the northern tip of Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Superior. It is known for its collection of historic lighthouses, sandstone sea caves, a few old growth remnant forests, and natural [...]

Centennial Park/Trowbridge Falls

Centennial Park is located off Arundel Drive in the north end of the city adjacent to Boulevard Lake. All of the trails in Centennial are used for cross-country skiing and are well signed. The trails offer excellent mountain biking with possibilities of epic rides when combined with Shuniah Mines, and the Cascades. More information can [...]

Coastal Trail – Pukaskwa National Park

Coastal Hiking Trail Coastal Hiking Trail © Parks Canada Orientation sessions must be completed by each backcountry visitor. To reserve your trip, call 807-229-0801. The Coastal Hiking Trail is Ontario’s premier wilderness hiking experience. These 60 kms of Lake Superior’s wild north shore will transform even the most seasoned backpacker.   Camping area Distance from previous point [...]