Tahquamenon Falls

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by Bobak Ha'Eri

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Tahquamenon Falls, located in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA, is a stunning natural attraction within Tahquamenon Falls State Park. The falls are divided into two sections: the Upper Falls and the Lower Falls. The Upper Falls are one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River, with a drop of nearly 50 feet and a width of more than 200 feet. The water's distinct amber color is due to the high concentration of tannins leached from the cedar swamps that the river drains. The Lower Falls consist of a series of five smaller cascades flowing around an island.

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