The views along the Chapel-Mosquito hiking trail are nothing short of amazing. The trail takes you through the woods past a beautiful waterfall to this rather unique rock formation, where a tree has learned to survive by reaching its roots over air to the shore.
The waterfalls on the Black River are very different than most of Michigan's waterfalls. Instead of jagged or sharp rocks, the falls are surround by conglomerate rock, which is a smooth rock created by the compression of many smaller pebbles (among other things). Of all of the falls on the Black River, Gorge Falls is my favorite. The gorge the waterfall is found in is really fascinating. I can imagine how the water eroded away the rock to create this beautiful area.
There are many fantastic views in Traverse City but one of the best views in my opinion is the roadside view on M-37 overlooking the Chateau Grand Traverse Winery, Grand Traverse Bay and the Leelanau Peninsula.
