Tahquamenon Falls, Waterfall system in Upper Peninsula, Michigan, United States.
Tahquamenon Falls features two distinct sections spanning 200 feet across, with the Upper Falls dropping 50 feet and Lower Falls cascading through multiple steps.
The Ojibwe people named these falls Tahquamenon, meaning discharge or river, and lived in the region before European settlement in the nineteenth century.
The falls gained national recognition through their appearance in the 1959 film Anatomy of a Murder, which highlighted Michigan's natural landscapes.
The state park provides 35 miles of marked hiking trails, boat rentals, camping facilities, and accessible viewing platforms at both Upper and Lower Falls.
The water carries natural tannins from cedar and hemlock trees in surrounding swamps, creating a brown color that generates white foam during the falls.
Location: Michigan
Height: 15 m
Part of: Tahquamenon River
GPS coordinates: 46.57400,-85.25600
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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