Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Upper & Lower Falls, Birding, Camp 33, and the Brewery & Pub.
Upper Peninsula
Attractions
Tahquamenon Falls Beauty
Welcome to the Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Tahquamenon is special in many ways. One little known fact is that it is the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi, with Niagara being the largest.
The beauty of this area is a must see when you are making your travel plans. Within the state park you will find many activities such as birding, fishing, hiking, sight-seeing, camping, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and more. The areas wildlife abound and by chance you may see black bear, whitetail deer, moose, and other wildlife.

Visit the Tahquamenon Falls Brewery and Pub & Camp 33
Located within the State Park at the Upper Falls.
Enjoy fine dining and micro brewed beers from the north. Camp 33 also has a unique gift shop with fine art, jewelry, souveniers, etc..

Cities Near the Tahquamenon Falls: Newberry & Paradise Michigan


History of the Tahquamenon Falls State Park
The Tahquamenon river was made famous in the Longfellow poem Hiawatha. According to Indian lore, the origin of the name Tahquamenon is attributed to the water's amber color, which is the result of leaching of tanic acid from the cedar and hemlock swamps that feed the river. The Tahquamenon is special in many ways. One little known fact is that it is the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi, with Niagara being the largest.
Upper Tahquamenon Falls
One favorite leisure time activity for Jack and Mimi Barrett, grandparents of the current owners, was to make frequent trips canoeing, portaging and camping as they traversed their way from their home in Newberry along the river to the falls. Their love for the area compelled them to purchase the land adjacent to the falls. All the while, Jack dreamed of a time when the Tahquamenon Falls and forest could be made available for all to experience. Up to this point in time, mid 20th century, the falls were inaccessible except by boat. When the time was right, he orchestrated the construction of a road to the site and then negotiated with the Department of Natural Resources for the gift of his land to be used specifically for a State Park. A restriction in the deed directed that the road and parking lot would terminate 3/4 of a mile from the falls and that visitors would proceed on foot, thus preserving the parks natural beauty and virgin forest.

So what exactly is Camp 33? Logging camps were often given numbers rather than names and this camp rightfully received the name Camp 33 as it was the 33rd logging camp the Barrett Logging Company was to construct. In 1950, a replica of a logging camp was constructed under the watchful eye of Jack Barrett; it was to serve the public as an eating and resting place.

In 1990, the grandchildren of Jack and Mimi Barrett rebuilt Camp 33 and dedicated the new structure to the man whose forsight and philanthropy made possible the experience we all enjoy today. In 1996, the Brewery & Pub was built in keeping with the founder's vision. The focal point of all structures is the fire... a logging camp must! The warmth of the fire can now be enjoyed in all seasons.
Cheers!




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Upper Peninsula Lighthouses
Au Sable Point Lighthouse Grand Marias
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Copper Harbor Lighthouse Copper Harbor
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Crisp Point Lighthouse Paradise
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Eagle Harbor Lighthouse Museum Eagle Harbor
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Eagle River Lighthouse Eagle River
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Fourteen Mile Point Lighthouse Ontonagon
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Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse Munising
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Grand Island North Lighthouse Munising
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Grand Marias Harbor Range Lighthouse Grand Marias
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Granite Island Lighthouse Marquette
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Whitefish Point Light Station Paradise
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Gull Rock Light Copper Harbor
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Huron Island Lighthouse Marquette
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Lansing Shoal Lighthouse Gulliver
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Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse Manistique
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Manitou Island Lighthouse Copper Harbor
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Marquette Harbor Lighthouse Marquette
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Marquette Lower Harbor Breakwall Lighthouse Marquette
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Mendota Lighthouse Bete Grise
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Ontonagon Lighthouse Ontonagon
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Peninsula Point Lighthouse Rapid River
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Point Iroquois Light Bay Mills
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Point Iroquois Lighthouse Brimley
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Portage Lake Lower Entry Lighthouse Lake Linden
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