Kitchitikipi is located 12 miles west of manistique at palms book state park. Big spring, kitchitikipi,upper peninsula of michigan. Jun 02, 2019 visiting kitchitikipi, which means big cold spring, in michigans upper peninsula is like stepping into a technicolor fantasy world that exists on a movie screen. One of the biggest attractions in the manistique area of michigans upper peninsula is the big spring kitchitikipi. Located in the palms book state park, kitchitikipi is an oval pool measuring 300 by 175 feet and is 40 feet deep with an emerald green bottom. Parking is plentiful at palms book state park and a. Palms book state park manistique 2020 all you need to. If you find yourself in the western part of michigans upper peninsula, i highly recommend you take a side trip to palm books state park to travel in the raft at kitchitikipi. Visit kitchitikipi the big spring on your trip to manistique. Palms book state park manistique all you need to know. Kitchitikipi the big spring manistique all you need. Kitchitikipi big spring palms, michigan park facebook. Two hundred feet across, the forty foot deep kitchitikipi is michigans largest spring.
Two hundred feet across, the forty foot deep kitch iti kipi is michigans largest spring. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Named the mirror of heaven by the early indians, 12 miles west of manistique at palms book state park. Palm book state park is home to michigans largest freshwater spring. The history of kitchitikipi big spring schoolcraft. The big spring kitchitikipi palms book state park big. The color and clearness of the water is incrediblean absolute must see. Two hundred feet across, and 40feet deep kitchitikipi is michigans largest freshwater spring. Young and old will enjoy riding the selfpropelled observation raft to view the wonders of the big spring. Kitchitikipi is michigans largest natural freshwater spring at palms book state park in michigans up. Much of the land around big spring was owned by the palms book land company and as a result of its sale of the land in 1926 to the state, the big spring picked up its third name palms book state park. Hotels near kitchitikipi the big spring hotels near palms book state park.
The lake is often in sight from the car window, making for spectacular scenery as you drive. Aug 15, 2014 michigans largest freshwater spring kitch iti kipi. Palms book has one of michigans alluring natural attractions kitchitikipi. The native american word kitchitikipi means big cold water, and the indians also called it mirror of heaven, a fitting description of michigans largest natural spring which, of course, comes with a legend or two. Kitch iti kipi palms book state park big springs mi duration. Oct 01, 2017 whatever its name and legend, palms book state park continues to draw curious visitors. Big springs kitchitikipi no visit to the area is complete without a trip to the palms book state park. One of the upper peninsulas major attractions, kitch iti kipi is located 12 miles west of manistique at palms book state park. At 200 feet wide and 40 feet deep, its the states largest freshwater spring. Recreation search michigan department of natural resources. And kitchitikipi never freezes, remaining a constant temperature of 45 degrees. More than 10,000 gallons of water bubble up every minute from the limestone fissures at kitchitikipi, michigans largest freshwater spring, located at palms book state park in manistique in.
Water temperature remains constant at 45 degrees and is crystal. May 15, 2015 one of the biggest attractions in the manistique area of michigans upper peninsula is the big spring kitchitikipi. Big spring kitchitikipi the crystal clear kitchitikipi is michigans largest freshwater spring and is surrounded in native lore. Kitch iti kipi spring is one of michigans upper peninsulas major tourist attractions. Parking is plentiful at palms book state park and a parking attendant will check. There is nothing else at the park except amenities gift shop, rest rooms related to the spring. Kitchitikipi is michigans largest natural freshwater spring. Go 6 miles west of manistique on us 2 to thompson, take m149 north for 12 miles to the park. The name kitchitikipi comes from a fictitious indian legend about the spring that was made up to attract visitors.
Palms book state park manistique 2020 all you need to know. Kitchitikipi palms book state park big springs mi duration. Water temperature remains constant at 45 degrees and is crystal clear. Palms book is an exciting side trip for visitors touring the upper peninsula. Kitchitikipi is the largest natural freshwater spring located in michigans upper peninsula, about six miles northwest of manistique.
Michigans largest freshwater spring, kitchitikipi means big cold water. We set out for kitchitikipi on a day in early july. Kitchitikipi is the prettiest spot in michigan youve never. The spring is two hundred feet across and 40 feet deep and the color is incredible. Kitch iti kipi is located just west of manistique at palms book state park. Kitchitikipi is michigans largest freshwater spring and is located within palms book state park. Known as one of michigans alluring natural attractions, the park is home to kitchitikipi or the big spring. Two hundred feet across, the 40foot deep kitchitikipi is michigans largest freshwater spring. Jun 01, 2018 calm on the surface, kitchitikipi, also called big spring, gushes more than 10,000 gallons of water every minute from underground aquifers. Nov 25, 20 kitchitikipi is michigans largest freshwater spring and is located within palms book state park. Kitchitikipi is a beautiful and easily accessed attraction in the southern region of michigans up. Over 10,000 gallons a minute gush from fissures in the underlying limestone at a constant 45 degree fahrenheit. Located inside palms book state park, the spring features clear water that is always 45 degrees and constantly fed 10,000 gallons per minute from fissures in the limestone below the pool.
Palms book is a rewarding side trip for the vacationer touring the upper peninsula, for here can be seen one of michigans alluring natural attractions kitch iti kipi, the big spring. A bit off the beaten path but well worth the drive, palms book state park is home to kitchitikipi, the big spring. It is michigans largest freshwater spring spanning 200feet across and 40foot deep. No visit to the area is complete without a trip to the palms book state park. Early native americans named it the mirror of heaven. One of the upper peninsulas major attractions, kitchitikipi or the big spring is two hundred feet across and forty feet deep. Kitchitikipiexploring the big spring of palms book sp c up of mi march 30, 2020 march 30, 2020 by mwexplorer, posted in state parks kitchitikipi is certainly on the short list of most unique natural attractions in all of the midwest. Kitchitikipi the big spring manistique 2020 all you need to. One of the upper peninsulas major attractions, kitch iti kipi or the big spring is two hundred feet across and forty feet deep. A bit off the beaten path but well worth the drive, palms book state park in michigan is home to kitchitikipi, the big spring. It is michigans largest freshwater spring spanning. Kitchitikipi is the prettiest spot in michigan youve. When i first heard about the big spring at palms book state park, i was fascinated and knew i just had to go see it.
The state park is noted for kitch iti kipi, the big spring of the upper peninsula. Things to do near kitch iti kipi the big spring palms book state park. Kitchitikipi spring is one of michigans upper peninsulas major tourist attractions. The flow continues throughout the year at a constant 45 degrees fahrenheit gushing more than 10,000 gallons of. The crystal clear spring is nearly 300 feet across and forty feet deep. The state park is noted for kitchitikipi, the big spring of the upper peninsula. Kitchitikipi the big spring manistique 2020 all you. Over 10,000 gallons a minute gush from fissures in the underlying limestone. Some of the first settlers of the area floated over the spring on a primitive raft and local residents still come here to kick back. Palms book state park manistique 2019 all you need to. Kitchitikipi is located just west of manistique at palms book state park. And, except for the mosquitoes bring your kitchitikipi is laylas happy place.
Aug 16, 2019 a bit off the beaten path but well worth the drive, palms book state park is home to kitchitikipi, the big spring. Kitchitikipi aka big spring in palms book state park is unlike any other attraction in the upper peninsula just eleven miles north of u. Kitchitikipiexploring the big spring of palms book sp. Palms book is a rewarding side trip for the vacationer touring the upper peninsula, for here can be seen one of michigans alluring natural attractions kitchitikipi, the big spring. Deed stipulations called for the property to be forever used as a public park, bearing the name palms book state park.
Whatever its name and legend, palms book state park continues to draw curious visitors. Kitchitikipi aka big spring in palms book state park is unlike any other attraction in the upper peninsula. Kitchitikipi this surreal spring in michigans upper. Kitchitikipi, also known as the big spring, is a popular vacation destination for both michiganders and those visiting from out of state. Deed stipulations called for the property to be forever used as. Mar 29, 2017 kitchitikipi is the largest natural freshwater spring located in michigans upper peninsula, about six miles northwest of manistique.
Kitchitikipiexploring the big spring of palms book sp c. Palms book state park manistique, michigan landmark. Kitchitikipi the big spring manistique tourism council. Ignace to fayette historic state park on the garden peninsula. The big spring kitchitikipi palms book state park big springs. Located inside palms book state park, the spring features clear water that is always 45 degrees and constantly fed 10,000 gallons per. The journey to kitchitikipi is an adventure of its own. Often, this massive pool is just known as the big spring, as its traditional name is too difficult to. Popular kitchitikipi shines throughout all four of. The flow continues throughout the year at a constant 45 degree fahrenheit. Mar 30, 2020 kitchitikipiexploring the big spring of palms book sp c up of mi march 30, 2020 march 30, 2020 by mwexplorer, posted in state parks kitchitikipi is certainly on the short list of most unique natural attractions in all of the midwest. July 2019 head in the clouds photography added a new photo at palms book state park.