Why is the water red at Tahquamenon Falls?


Why is the water red at Tahquamenon Falls? The Tahquamenon Falls are actually two different waterfalls on the Tahquamenon River. The water is notably brown in color because of tannins that are leached from the cedar swamps which the river drains.


How much does it cost to get into Tahquamenon Falls?

Tahquamenon Falls is a state park. The entrance fee at the gate is $17/vehicle or $11/motorcycle for MI residents. The fee for non-residents is $9 for a day pass or $34 for a year.


What animals are in Tahquamenon Falls?

The Tahquamenon River It starts from a spring near Newberry in Luce County and flows 89.1 miles to Whitefish Bay on Lake Superior. The miles of forest lands and waters surrounding the river are home to white-tail deer, moose, bear, wolves, porcupine, otters, mink, fox, coyote, beaver and dozens of bird species.


Has anyone gone over Tahquamenon Falls?

Marcelo Galizio has taken the trip over Tahqhamenon Falls 18 times in his life, but it's his most recent trip that's earned the attention of people all over Michigan.