Have You Seen The 7 Natural Wonders of Michigan?
There are a few things in the world that take your breath away when you look at them.
Some of those include the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Let's check them out and look at the seven natural wonders of Michigan.
7 Wonders of The Ancient World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a list of seven notable structures present during classical antiquity. The list includes:
Great Pyramid of Giza - the largest of the Pyramids of Giza, it is the only Great Wonder still standing.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon - a garden paradise that was said to have been planted on an artificial mountain and constructed to please the wife of King Nebuchadnezzar II, but many experts say it never really existed.
Statue of Zeus at Olympia - a 40-foot (12-meter) statue that depicted the king of the Greek gods.
Temple of Artemis at Ephesus - built to honor Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, this temple was said to have housed many works of art.
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus - an elaborate tomb built for King Mausolus and admired for its architectural beauty and splendor.
Colossus of Rhodes - a 110-foot (33.5-meter) statue.
Lighthouse of Alexandria - a lighthouse that was one of the tallest man-made structures in the world for centuries
The 7 Natural Wonders of Michigan
Michigan has its own list of natural wonders, let's check them out.
Tahquamenon Falls
Tahquamenon Falls is a natural attraction located within Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The park is known for its untouched woodlands and natural beauty, and it encompasses nearly 50,000 acres.
Tahquamenon Falls consists of two main waterfalls - the Upper Falls and the Lower Falls.
The Upper Falls is the larger and more famous of the two, often referred to as the "Niagara of Michigan".
The Lower Falls, although smaller, are equally picturesque and offer a more tranquil setting.
Valley of the Giants
The Valley of the Giants is a stand of old growth white cedars located in the southwest corner of South Manitou Island in Michigan.
These towering trees were spared from logging and have been growing for centuries.
The Valley of the Giants is accessible by a 6.9 mile trail hike, which is a popular activity for visitors to the island.
Turnip Rock
Turnip Rock is a small geological formation located in Lake Huron, Michigan
It is a stack located in shallow water a few yards offshore, near the rock called the Thumbnail which is the extreme tip of Pointe Aux Barques, a small peninsula in Pointe Aux Barques Township which in turn is the extreme tip of The Thumb, a large peninsula comprising several counties in eastern Michigan.
Turnip Rock has been severely undercut by wave action, so that its top has a significantly larger cross-section than its base, giving it an unusual form that resembles a turnip.
This unique shape has made it a popular tourist attraction, although it is located entirely on private property and the only access to it is by water.
Visitors can kayak or boat to Turnip Rock, and shoulder season is a great time to go.
Kitch-iti-Kipi
Kitch-iti-kipi is Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring, located in Palms Book State Park in the Upper Peninsula
The name means "big cold spring" in the Ojibwe language and is sometimes referred to as the Big Spring.
The spring is known for maintaining a constant temperature of 45 degrees and more than 10,000 gallons of water bubble up every minute from the limestone fissures
Kitch-iti-kipi is a major tourist attraction in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and is open to visitors year-round.
Visitors can ride a raft over the spring and see the crystal-clear water, which is so clear that you can see the fish swimming below the surface.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Sleeping Bear Dunes is a national lakeshore about 25 miles from Traverse City
It offers a diverse natural environment with miles of sandy beaches, towering bluffs that reach 450 feet above Lake Michigan, lush forests, and clear inland lakes.
The park is known for its immense and magnificent sand dunes, which are a prominent feature of the landscape.
Pictured Rocks
Pictured Rocks is a national lakeshore located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, specifically northeast of Munising.
It is known for its stunning 15-mile stretch of colorful sandstone cliffs that rise up to 200 feet above Lake Superior.
The name "Pictured Rocks" comes from the streaks of mineral stain that can be seen on the face of the weathered-sculpted cliffs.
Designated as the first National Lakeshore in the United States in 1966, Pictured Rocks offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors year-round.
The Great Lakes
The Great Lakes in Michigan were formed thousands of years ago due to the melting of mile-thick glaciers from the Wisconsin Ice Age.
The melting glaciers left behind five freshwater seas collectively known as the Great Lakes: Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario.
The weight of the glacier caused tectonic plates to move and shift, which had rippling effects, causing the lakes' basins to first form.
It is estimated that Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron were formed due to the Midcontinent Rift, which occurred when two tectonic plates split and crossed.
The Great Lakes system includes five large lakes, one small lake, four connecting channels, and the St. Lawrence Seaway.
The large lakes are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, and they hold about 90% of the freshwater in the United States and approximately 20% of the world's freshwater supply.
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