Within an hour’s drive of the Sportsman’s Motel, you’ll find exceptional beauty and fun adventures when exploring the area’s waterfalls.

No matter the season, you’ll see gorgeous views. Pack a cooler and be prepared for boardwalks and lots of stairs — the trails are often rustic and built into the natural landscape.

Black River Waterfalls (Ironwood Charter Township, MI): 

It’s tough to beat seeing FIVE falls along one gorgeous river. Park, hike, explore, and then continue on to the next one. Keep driving a little farther north and check out the Black River Harbor area and beautiful Lake Superior beaches.

• Great Conglomerate Falls

• Potawatomi Falls

• Gorge Falls

• Sandstone Falls

• Rainbow Falls 

Presque Isle River Waterfalls (Wakefield Township, MI): 

Within the Porcupine Mountains, the Presque Isle River offers stunning vistas including three different waterfalls:

• Nawadaha Falls

• Manido Falls

• Manabezho Falls 

Potato River Falls (Gurney, WI):

Potato River Falls Trail is a 0.8 mile out-and-back trail that takes you to the Upper and Lower Potato River Falls. The trail consists of stairs, boardwalks and viewing platforms.