Exquisite Tannery and Memorial Falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula | By Sherry Trautman | Traveling Michigan
PLEASE NOTE, TANNERY AND MEMORIAL FALLS ARE CLOSED UNTIL LATE 2022.
"Beginning on May 5, 2021, the Michigan Nature Association will be temporarily closing the Twin Waterfalls Memorial Plant Preserve (also known as Memorial, Tannery, and Rudy M. Olson Falls) to all visitors. MNA is taking this action to make the following improvements to the preserve:
These improvements seek to balance the need for protecting the Nature Sanctuary and enabling visitors to access and enjoy the falls long into the future.
Updates to the work being conducted will be shared as they are available, so be sure to check michigannature.org, as well as our social media pages, for more information.
The re-opening date of the Nature Sanctuary will depend on several factors including contractor timelines, weather, and others, but is anticipated to be re-opened in late 2022. During this time, visitation to Twin Waterfalls Memorial Plant Preserve will be strictly prohibited."
If you are searching for waterfalls that pack a WOW factor combined with great places to hike in Munising Michigan, the Tannery and Memorial falls are perfect for you!
These twin waterfalls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula are jaw dropping and the hike to them is just as awe inspiring.
Parking for Twin Falls: Tannery and Memorial Falls.
Please park on Cleveland Street, not on Nestor Street. It's a short work to the entrance to the falls on Nestor Street.
Do not park on Washington Street as there are no parking signs posted. (This info has been verified by MNA and the city of Munising.
Tannery Falls is an exquisite waterfall in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Half the fun is "finding it" after walking along a fabulous towering sandstone cliff and forest trail.
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