Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at bond falls. Bond falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the ontonagon river, a few miles east of paulding in haight township in southern ontonagon county, michigan. Aug 28, 2019 michigan waterfall photos photography by michigan nut photography. Upper bond falls in autumn im posting from the road. Waterfalls of the upper peninsula shoreline visitors guide. Browse expedias selection of 200 hotels and places to stay closest to bond falls. These five waterfalls tend to be very easy to access and sometimes have a few extra features or highlights that i think your family may like.
Watersmeet, michigan upper peninsula of michigan visitor information. Running bear resort, paulding, mi, southwestern upper. Watersmeet, michigan in the western upper peninsula of michigan, places to go. Mitchell state park detail michigan department of natural. Bond falls bond falls is a waterfall on the middle branch of the ontonagon river, a few miles east of paulding in southern ontonagon county, michigan. Its always great to hear from readers of my waterfall book and i appreciate. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Paulding was a planned community, founded in 1848 at the center of the county, and named after the county by speculators who expected to profit by moving the county. Bond falls road and scenic overlook drive, paulding, mi 49912. Bond falls paulding 2021 all you need to know before you. This is a photo taken yesterday of bond falls near paulding, michigan. Reports of the light have appeared since the 1960s, with popular folklore providing such explanations as ghosts, geologic activity, or swamp gas in 2010, michigan tech students conducting a scientific investigation of the light were able to see.
There is a lot of cruisin to be had in the lake gogebic area. Bond falls is a scenic and popular waterfall in southern ontonagon county. These can all be found in my guide book, waterfalls of michigan. Get directions, maps, and traffic for paulding, mi. The paulding light, part of the areas folklore, is visible in a valley near paulding history. Bond falls is one of the most popular and beautiful waterfalls in the upper peninsula of michigan, also happens to be one of the easiest to visit. Waterfalls of michigan book 1 is the definitive guidebook to the waterfalls in the eastern end of michigans upper peninsula as well as the lower peninsula. Bond falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the upper peninsula and is. Feb 03, 2021 these majestic waterfalls in michigan will leave your jaw on the floor. Seen on almost every clear night the lights illuminate the skies between watersmeet and paulding, michigan.
Thanks for viewing and i look forward to catching up on everyones work next week. Bond falls, drops into two sections and is one of the most spectacular in the upper peninsula. The unique feature of this waterfall is the series of cascades after the 20foot drop at the top of the falls. Horseshoe falls is a beautiful springfed waterfall near munising in michigan s upper peninsula. The bond waterfalls is a large, unique waterfall that should not be missed. I had heard about this falls but had never been to it. Paulding is an unincorporated community in ontonagon county in the u. Four reasons to book your porcupine mountains geta. Pictured rocks michigan kayak tours paddling michigan. Bond falls is a 50ft tall 100ft wide waterfall on the middle branch of the ontonagon river in the. As most of michigan s waterfalls are in the upper peninsula, this book has 201 waterfalls from the u. Unlike most of the other great waterfalls in michigan, horseshoe falls is privately owned so there is an admission fee to see it. Save on popular hotels near bond falls in michigan. If you arent aware paulding is the county directly west of cobb county.
Visit paulding light on your trip to paulding or united states. Their entry for one of michigans most beautiful waterfalls, bond falls near paulding in the upper. Almost all require hiking to reach, but there are paths several barrierfree to some of the most popular. This book has about of the waterfalls from the four book series waterfalls of michigan the definitive guide to the waterfalls of michigan. Paulding has a waterfall too southeast waterfalling. Travel guide resource for your visit to watersmeet. Highway 45 in the western portion of the upper peninsula of michigan. Paulding is a village in and the county seat of paulding county, ohio, united states. In the east, marvel at the thundering power of tahquamenon falls one of the largest waterfalls east of the mississippi.
Their entry for one of michigan s most beautiful waterfalls, bond falls near paulding in the upper peninsula, says in part. Ghost light day people travel from all over the world in hopes of seeing the paulding light. Nearly every clear evening, strange circular spheres of light dance on the horizon of the tiny community, and at one point seem to follow the pathway of electrical. Get directions, find nearby businesses and places, and much more. Bond falls paulding 2021 all you need to know before. Running bear resort offers six one and two bedroom cabins near the ottawa national forest, the sylvania wilderness, and bond falls flowage. A mysterious light in the wood, rumoured to be the the ghost of a railroad brakeman. There are more than 300 falls scattered across the u.
As you start walking down the trail, it is more basic, the water falls down small steps for most of the trail loop until you get to almost the bottom and you. News, events and featured mi waterfalls waterfalls of. Millersburg, mi lower peninsula this is michigans only named. The paulding light, part of the areas folklore, is visible in a valley near paulding. Gowaterfalling should be your goto site for exploring michigan waterfalls. Bond falls consolodated campground in paulding, michigan. Waterfalls of michigan is a new handy guide book to visiting the best michigan waterfalls. Recreation search michigan department of natural resources. The paulding light, or the dog meadow light, is a light that appears in a valley just outside of paulding. From convenient roadside falls to the secluded ones deep in the upper peninsula u. It was nearly two years ago when i was contacted about doing a michigan waterfall guide book. Discover the best of watersmeet so you can plan your trip right. Read about highlights from this travel guide book as well as some great michigan.
The waterfall itself is a 10 minute drive north from downtown dallas. Across wild rivers and scenic creeks, waterfall drops range from 5 to 48 feet. Discover places to visit and explore on bing maps, like paulding, michigan. The name of this waterfall is high shoals falls and is found in the heart of paulding county. To find this hidden treasure, following hwy us 45 to the town of paulding. Suefi photography has uploaded 4328 photos to flickr. Sep 16, 2020 bond falls paulding mi by suefi photography gowaterfalling should be your goto site for exploring michigan waterfalls. Bond falls, paulding mystery light, sylvania wilderness within minutes of the running bear resort and just a few of the things you can do in the area 1 western u. Todd and brad reed are featured in a pure michigan video, with their award winning photography of michigan lighthouses and great lakes beaches and. The park is a popular camping, fishing and boating destination and is situated between lake mitchell and lake cadillac. Running bear resort is located just off us 45, 8 miles north of watersmeet, mi 10 miles south of bruce crossing, mi in the west central upper peninsula of michigan. Search thousands of campgrounds and book the perfect site for your next family trip.
To learn the secrets of michigan waterfalls, we take you to the upper peninsula, where it is said there are nearly 200 of them. First, the numbering system and ordering of descriptions is not helpful. This quick and easy getaway is a day trip to three different waterfalls. Bond falls consolodated campground paulding, michigan. Some of michigan s most iconic waterfalls can also be found along lake superiors colorful sandstone cliffs at pictured rocks. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Michigans largest waterfalls smithsonian photo contest. Bond falls consolodated campground in paulding is rated 7. Upper bond falls in autumn im posting from the road, spen. Bond falls waterfalls are part of the middle branch of the ontonagon river. Little garlic falls waterfalls, little garlic river, 12 miles northwest of marquette.
News, events and featured mi waterfalls waterfalls of michigan. The definitive guide to michigan s waterfalls, this 1st of 4 books covers the eastern portion of the u. Paulding, michigan enchanted forest guide to northern. Discover paulding light in bruce crossing, michigan. Mother nature showcases her power and beauty in michigan s more than 300 waterfalls. News, events and featured mi waterfalls waterfalls. Apr 12, 2021 cruisin the upper peninsula of michigan. Middle branch of ontonagon river, 4 miles southeast of paulding. This book includes the waterfalls in alger, chippewa, delta, luce, manistee and presque isle counties. Considered by many to be one of upper michigan s most picturesque waterfalls, agate falls is located on the middle branch of the ontonagon river. Reports of the light have appeared since the 1960s, with popular folklore providing such explanations as ghosts, geologic activity, or swamp gas. See park rates, pictures, and ratings on one of the largest camp site indexes. Mar 22, 2011 the waterfall that you see in this post i visited the previous day from our gwinnett waterfall visit. Bond falls is a waterfall on the ononagon river, just east of paulding, michigan.
It is located on the middle branch of the ontonagon river, and it has been photographed for numerous commercials. The order below is based on the locations of the waterfalls going east to west across michigan. Bond falls an attractive wide waterfall in michigans up. These majestic michigan waterfalls will make your jaw drop. Cruisin the upper peninsula lake gogebic michigan ajs. Upper bond falls in autumn im posting from the road, spending the week in the upper peninsula of michigan photographing the fall colors. Thw book covers the best waterfalls in michigan that are generallly accessible by the public. A post office called paulding was established in 1893, and remained in operation until it. Lauries parents, bill and ruth, are avid outdoor photographers, and are responsible for the photographs in this book as well as three other penrose family books. In a rush of white water, the first drop stretched down the river over flat sections of dark rock.
Ontonagon county waterfalls in the upper peninsula of michigan. Daily kayak tours, canoeing, hiking, pictured rocks cruises, and comfy camp sites. Michigan s upper peninsula is a treasure trove of natural beauty, including more than 300 waterfalls along peaceful streams and swift rivers. This is bond falls state park in michigan s western upper peninsula. Little falls waterfalls, middle branch of ontonagon river, 4 miles southeast of paulding. Bond falls scenic site is home to one of the most picturesque falls in the midwest, attracting visitors yearround. Wolverine falls waterfalls, cisco branch of ontonagon river, 8 miles west of paulding.
The beautiful lake view, the many collections of books, art, animals. The paulding light is a natural phenomenon which must be seen to be believed. Rock bluff falls waterfalls, bluff creek, 2 mile south of paulding. The 10 best paulding hotel deals apr 2021 tripadvisor. In fact, outside of the up, only one waterfall exists in the lower mitten, according to. Paulding light bruce crossing, michigan atlas obscura. The paulding light also called the lights of paulding or the dog meadow light is a light that appears in a valley outside paulding, michigan. Mystic michigan by cadillac writer mark jager might well be titled. Bond falls is 10 miles north of watersmeet or 9 miles south of bruce crossing. There are counties represented in the book, with large.
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