Appreciate Michigan’s great outdoors as never before with a Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tour. Combine a train ride, hiking, and a riverboat to tour one of the state’s most sought-after natural attractions – the Tahquamenon Falls! So, lace up your hiking boots and get ready to embark on an amazing adventure through the Michigan wilderness.
To begin, you’ll want to head to the Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours located at the Soo Junction in Michigan.
There is a cash-only snack bar on the train as well.
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Though the train ride is only 35 minutes long, it's a good idea to keep your eyes wide open! You never know who you might see on this leg of your journey.
Since there is no road access, wildlife can easily roam freely. Along with a family of black bears, visitors have spotted deer, rabbits, kingbirds, loons, eagles, and so much more!
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From the fun train ride, you’ll be met with your next mode of transportation – a riverboat. Board the riverboat and enjoy the scenic Tahquamenon River. This portion of your trip will take about two hours.
The very first tour down the Tahquamenon River was in 1927 by Joe Beach. The idea was to reach the majestic Tahquamenon Falls and allow others to gaze upon its beauty, too.
Plenty of open spaces give passengers ample room to sightsee along the Tahquamenon River as they make their way to the Tahquamenon Falls.
Once this portion of the boat cruise is complete, you and your fellow passengers will disembark to tackle a wonderful and short hike (less than a mile) through the wilderness.
The hike is moderately difficult and includes stairways to see the waterfalls. For those passengers who would rather not hike, they are welcome to stay on the riverboat for the duration of the stop.
You will have more than enough time to complete this hike. The riverboat will wait for one hour and fifteen minutes as you make your way to see the waterfall and back.
At the end of your hike, stand in awe at the private viewing area and look upon the upper Tahquamenon Falls. This breathtaking spot will give you a panoramic view of the rushing waterfall.
The Tahquamenon Falls along the river are some of the largest in eastern North America!
Once you’ve had your fill of the Tahquamenon Falls, head back to the riverboat. Relax once more as you make your way back to Soo Junction and the end of your enthralling trip to one of Michigan’s most pristine areas.
With a train ride through the natural wilderness, a hike to stunning waterfalls, and a riverboat ride showcasing Michigan’s Tahquamenon River, you are sure to feel you’ve made the right choice by booking a tour with Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours. Nowhere else can you take a jam-packed journey that is as relaxing as it is fun!
Have you traveled down the Tahquamenon River in Michigan? Be sure to comment below to let us know how best to see the Tahquamenon Falls up close!
