Laughing Whitefish River facts for kids
The Laughing Whitefish River is a cool stream located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It's about 19 miles (31 km) long. This river flows into Lake Superior. It's a great place to explore nature!
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The Laughing Whitefish River
Where the River Flows
The Laughing Whitefish River starts in eastern Marquette County. It then flows through Alger County. Finally, it reaches Lake Superior near Deerton, Michigan. This is a huge freshwater lake! The river's whole area, called its watershed, is about 36 square miles (93 km²).
Fun Places to See
Near a town called Sundell, you can find the Laughing Whitefish Falls State Park. This park is home to beautiful waterfalls. It's a popular spot for visitors.
The The Nature Conservancy also helps protect this area. They have a large preserve here. It includes parts of the river and over 1,000 acres (4 km²) of wetlands and forests. This helps keep the natural environment safe for plants and animals.
Interesting Connections
The access point to the river is named after John Hammar. He was a handyman for George Shiras III. George Shiras III was famous for inventing flash photography. He even won a gold medal for his work in 1904!
A famous judge, John D. Voelker, also wrote a novel about the river. He was a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court. He published his book, Laughing Whitefish, in 1965. He used the pen name Robert Traver for his writing.
