Detroit's Natural Scenery

Detroit's Natural Scenery

by Karen Helman

Many folks don't notice how many natural marvels are found near Detroit, Michigan. Detroit is more then merely an car capital. There are numerous natural landmarks in Detroit and its surrounding areas. No one really thinks of natural sights to see when they visit Detroit, but there really are some breath taking scenes.

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Detroit natural landmarks include the Sleeping Bear Dunes. This area covers thirty-five miles of Lake Michigan. There are dune formations in this natural park a well as forests, beaches, and glacial sites. There are plenty of trails to walk in this park also , and a historic district to visit.

Tahquamenon State Park

This state park features 2 waterfalls, called the Tahquamenon falls. The upper falls are rather more then 200 feet high and have a direct drop of about fifty feet. The lower falls have a collection of five smaller waterfalls. The water is a brownish color since the water comes from a nearby swamp. It is also not recommended to swim in the water due to leaches, but it's a stunning sight to see the grandeur of the waterfalls.

Pictured Rocks

This is another one of the great natural landmarks in Detroit. These rocks were the 1st official natural lake shore in the US, as designed by Congress. The shore covers forty-two miles and around seventy-three thousand acres of land. What makes this shore special are the caves, colourful sandstone, and naturally carved. For a little taste of paradise in Detroit, this is the perfect spot to pay a visit to, as it offers the natural beauty of the lake as well as the land.

Porcupine Mountains

The Porcupine Mountains are found in Badlands State Park near Detroit. The mountains top at virtually two thousand feet high and were once used for copper mining. The northern hardwood forest in these mountains have lots of animal life and are home to many black bears. If you are needing to spend a day in the mountains, Porcupine Mountains offer a magnificent view.

Salt Deposits

Detroit's Sal Deposits are one of Detroit's natural landmarks. Over 400 years ago salt beds formed in the Michigan Basin. Salt from the sea went over this basin and evaporated over time, leaving behind beds of salt. While the Salt Deposits are a marvel of nature, they also provide business for Detroit, since mining this salt creates quite a bit of cash. There could be over fifteen hundred salt mines and basins to see in Detroit.

Detroit has many natural landmarks and features that many people would never think to visit. Detroit is more then just a town, as there are plenty of wonderful natural features with a half hour drive of the city to go to and allow neighbors and visitors to understand the natural features of the Detroit area.



Karen Helman has been interested in <a href="http://detroitwalkabout.com/locations/natural-landmarks-in-detroit/">Detroit Natural Landmarks</a> for a number of years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For more information about <a href="http://detroitwalkabout.com">Detroit landmarks</a> come and visit her site.

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