Mt. Arvon is said to be the highest point in Michigan and it’s technically right in our “backyard”, so to speak. It is part of the Huron Mountains, located in Baraga County. That’s where Chad Johnson, John and Chad’s Mom, Denise headed this past week to do some exploring. The trio discovered the beauty there, both big and small.

Big as in the vista you behold from the highest point in Michigan. Chad’s first photo is the view looking west from Mt. Arvon, Huron Bay, Point Abbaye, Keweenaw Bay and Keweenaw Peninsula. When you’re at 1,979 feet of elevation, your eyes take in many places beyond.

Small as in Chad’s second and third photos, the Adder’s Tongue flower and that prickly little fellow, Mr. Porcupine. I’m glad it looks like he had little interest in the explorers or it could have turned into a sticky situation.

Last but not least, Chad snapped a shot of a small falls on the Ravine River, which is on the way up Mt. Arvon. Today’s video is of this same little falls in action. Thanks for the photo and video tour Chad and company!

Nice...I wish I could pull up a chair next to those falls.

Once you get to the base of Mt. Arvon, the drive to the top is pretty easy as it's now all blacktop. It's a bit tricky but still not difficult to find the base to start the climb.

The actual view from the "top" of Mt. Arvon is really just a bunch of trees. You must hike a fair distance through the woods to be able see anything.

Chad's photo is truly beautiful. Spring time before "leaf out" provides views that are not available during summer and fall. But still, Chad must have had either a telephoto lens or very high resolution camera to allow for cropping. Here's what the "overlook" more accurately provides:

I haven't been to Arvon in years, not since geology field camp at Tech as a student and instructor. Although, it sounds like you all have it easy now..... back in my day, we still had to hike, uphill, in both directions!!! ;-)

Mt. Arvon is a cool ride~ Fantastic stuff Chad,
John and Dee!~

At the top there is a mailbox with a little booklet
of paper..you can sign and date it and if you hit
the tourist info place heading into L'Anse, they'll
give you a certificate saying you've been up
there!! Although, don't know what's happening now?

I don't believe I've ever been here but what
great pictures.