Porcupine Mountains: "The Porkies"

In the northwest corner of the Upper Peninsula lies the Porcupine Mountains, affectionately known as the Porkies.   It is ranked as a Wilderness area which becomes evident as you approach the park.  It is the last old-growth hardwood and hemlock forest in the midwest.

Our campground was perched on  Lake Superior which resembles more of an ocean than a Lake.  Superior contains 10% of the world's surface fresh water with a maximum depth of 1,338 ft and an average depth of 435 ft! 

Stephanie cycled out the shoreline road and climbed to the top of Lake of the Clouds -- the views were well worth the effort!  Then we hiked to the top of Summit Peak for 360 views.