![]() NPS photo Towering above Lake Superior are the most prominent of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore's geographic and scientific features – the multicolored sandstone cliffs for which the lakeshore is named. These cliffs reach to a height of 200 feet above the lake and extend 15 of the 42 miles of shoreline within park boundaries. ![]() Natural Features & Ecosystems
The park is rich with sandstone cliffs, perched sand dunes, forests, beaches, wetlands, and many other natural features. ![]() Plants
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore abounds with rich and healthy plant communities. ![]() Animals
Wildlife in this varied landscape includes white-tailed deer, black bear, tree frogs, many types of birds, and an occasional moose. ![]() Environmental Factors
Weather, climate, water quality, and invasive species are some of the environmental factors impacting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore |
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Last updated: September 22, 2021