Kitch-iti-kipi
The Big Springs
Kitch-iti-kipiis located 12 miles west of Manistique at Palms Book State Park. At Thompson,take M-149 north for 12 miles to the park.
One of the Upper Peninsula's major attractions, Kitch-iti-kipi or"The Big Spring" is two hundred feet across and forty feet deep. Over16,000 gallons a minute gush from many fissures in underlying limestone, theflow continuing throughout the year at a constant 45 degree temperature.
By means of a self-operated observation raft, visitors are guided tovantage points overlooking fascinating underwater features and fantasies.Ancient tree trunks, lime-encrusted branches and fat trout appear suspended in nothingness as theyslip through crystal waters far below. Clouds of sand kept in constant motion bygushing waters create ever-changing shapes and forms, a challenge to theimagination of young and old alike.
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