Pictured Rocks (Souvenir Edition): From Land and Sea

by Craig Blacklock (Photographer)

Michigan's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is the jewel of Lake Superior's South Shore. Every year, over 70,000 people take the cruise boats to view the towering, mineral-stained sandstone cliffs that give the park its name. Pictured Rocks is beginning to draw international tourism, and this photo book easily fits into a suitcase and is inexpensive to mail.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Photography, Nature

52 pages, Hardcover

First published May 15, 2012

Reviews

[Sarah Ehinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with beautiful color photography from the pictured rock national Lakeshore. Erosion and human impact will continue to alter this landscape over time, so this snapshot in time is really wonderful to refresh your memory of your visit.

[Nranger7 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures (much better than mine) and a great souvenir from the boat tour.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A perfect souvenir publication from a visit to Picture Rock National Lakefront. The book is comprised of more than 50 color photos taken by Craig Blacklock. This pictorial of the protected area on the southern shore of Lake Superior in Northern Michigan includes rare wildflowers, remote lighthouses, waterfalls, cliffside views only available from the water and patterns drifted in the dunes. I'll keep this volume handy for whenever I need a quick revisit to Picture Rocks.

Personal Note: We had reservations on a late September day to take a scenic cruise along the Picture Rock cliffs and to view the East Channel Lighthouse. When we appeared at the cruise office the day of our planned trip we found that seas were at 10-feet and all cruises were cancelled and probably would be for at least two more days. The road westward called; we'll have to have the view of Picture Rocks from the water in the future. Meanwhile we have the pictures in this book as incentive.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

We bought this as a souvenir of our Pictured Rocks cruise because Blacklock has such incredible close shots of the shoreline. It is a beautiful remembrance of a wonderful day.