Over centuries the level of Lake Superior has risen and fallen, undercutting the baser of the sand banks. A layer of topsoil once again begins to be deposited in the forest floor.
As sand supply diminishes Jack pine and other conifers invade the plateau. Todays Grand Sable Banks formed as Lake Superior fell from its most recent high, about 500 years ago. The story of their origin is steeped in the frigid depths of the last ice age. On top of the banks lie the Grand Sable Dunes. The Grand Sable Banks rise some 300 feet above Lake Superior. Kid Rock also filmed his Music Video, “Born Free” here on the shores of Miners Beach – see our featured video for a sample of what you can expect when visiting! With over 73,000 acres of Lake Superior shoreline, this spot along the shore is a great place to relax and enjoy a very beautiful beach. This beautiful beach is perfect for swimmers, picnics and beach enthusiasts. It is situated within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and is found on Alger County Road H58, then head 6 miles north on Miners Castle Road. Miners Beach is located approximately 6 1/2 miles east of Munising, MI. In 2006, Miners Castle lost one of turrets caused by erosion. There are plenty of interpretive exhibits at the Miners Castle area. Miners Castle is probably the most recognizable of all formations within the Pictured Rocks National Park and Lakeshore. The visitors platform is just a short walk and provides ample opportunity for photography and viewing.
Then continue traveling 5 miles north on Miners Castle Road to the parking area. The Miners Castle formation is located within the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore approximately 6.5 miles east of Munising, MI on Alger County Road H58. To help you to appreciate the lakeshore to its fullest, while in town stop by one of the Visitor Information Centers in Munising or Grand Marias, visit NPS.gov/piro or call the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Visitors Center at 90. Words cannot fully describe the beauty of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The park is open year-round and is truly a four-season recreation destination with ice climbing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sightseeing, birding, backcountry and vehicle-based camping. Within the park, over 100 miles of trail lead to remote lakes, streams, and forest to explore. In addition to the Pictured Rocks, the lakeshore also offers 12 miles of beautiful beaches, nearly five miles of enormous sand dunes, several waterfalls, and lighthouses. The Pictured Rocks tower 50 to 200 feet directly from Lake Superior and stretch for about fifteen miles along its 42-miles length. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is managed by the National Park Service as one of only four National Lakeshores. Iron (red and orange), copper (blue and green), manganese (brown and black), limonite (white) are among the most common color-producing minerals. An array of colors occur when groundwater seeps through the cracks and trickles down the rock face. The name “Pictured Rocks” comes from the streaks of mineral stain that can be seen on the face of the weathered-sculpted cliffs. Unique to our area and by far our largest summer attraction is the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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