MUNISING — Looking for an adventure in Alger County that you can take your furry friend along to?

The following is a listing of sites and locations, as offered by the Alger County Chamber of Commerce on its website at https://algercountychamber.com, that welcome pets.

Pets are permitted at the following places in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore:

≤ All roads, parking lots, and picnic areas

≤ Sand Point Beaches

≤ Munising Falls Trail

≤ Miners Falls Trail

≤ Miners Castle – paved trail to overlooks

≤ Miners Beach

≤ Au Sable Access Road to the Light Station

≤ Lake Superior Overlook and Beach

≤ Sable Falls Trail and Beach

All three drive in campgrounds:

≤ Little Beaver Lake, Twelvemile Beach, and Hurricane River campgrounds

≤ Lake Superior beaches directly in front of the campground and day-use areas

Taking your dog camping or hiking can be a great experience for both of you. Dogs are permitted at most trails in the Hiawatha National Forest and nearby areas, including:

≤ Valley Spur (Only permitted in the summer and fall seasons)

≤ Bruno’s Run

≤ Munising Bike Park

≤ Grand Island National Recreation Area

Waterfalls are a huge draw to the Alger County area and your four-legged pals are allowed to explore many of the sights with you. Here’s a list of pet-friendly waterfalls:

≤ Miners Falls

≤ Horseshoe Falls

≤ Munising Falls

≤ Alger Falls

≤ Wagner Falls

≤ Scott Falls

≤ Rock River Falls

≤ AuTrain Falls

≤ Sable Falls

≤ Laughing Whitefish Falls

Please remember to follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger rules:

≤ Bag your pet’s waste (and discard in garbage can).

≤ Always have your pet on a leash no longer than 6 feet (even on beaches and when swimming).

≤ Respect wildlife (keep a respectful distance from any animals you may encounter).

≤ Know where you can go (you are responsible to know where pets are and are not permitted)