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Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreVisitors enjoy the Song of Lakes program at Twelvemile Beach Campground in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Water Quality
 
Ice bergs pile up along the Lake Superior shore.
Photo courtesy of Lars Jensen
Ice along Lake Superior
Assessment of Coastal Water Resources and Watershed Conditions at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Technical Report NPS/NRWRD/NRTR-2006/361 (large pdf, 130 pages)
A small creek drops over a ledge at Miners Beach.
Water, water everywhere
Is it safe to drink?
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Stars shine through Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah.
Climate Change in National Parks
changing the future
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The light tower and flagpole of the Au Sable Light Station stand proudly.  

Did You Know?
Located within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the Au Sable Light Station is on the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1874, the station beacon still shines over Lake Superior's frigid waters. The lamp is now solar powered.
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Last Updated: April 12, 2007 at 14:28 EST