Porcupine Mountains, Mountain range in Michigan, USA
The Porcupine Mountains are a group of small mountains spanning the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior.
The Porcupine Mountains were named by the native Ojibwa people, supposedly because their silhouette had the shape of a crouching porcupine.
The area is known for its extensive network of hiking trails, rustic campgrounds, and historic sites.
The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park offers camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, and bird watching opportunities.
The Porcupine Mountains contain one of the largest tracts of old-growth hardwood forests west of the Adirondacks.
Location: Gogebic County
Website: michigan.gov/dnr/places/v-centers/porkies
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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The Porcupine Mountains are a group of small mountains spanning the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior.
Copper mining in Michigan became an important industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
