Located in the northwest corner of the state is one of Wisconsin's most scenic masterpieces, Pattison State Park . The area bordering Lake Superior is laced with fast flowing rivers and spectacular waterfalls. The Big Manitou Falls, here in the park, is Wisconsin's tallest falls. The 165 foot cascade flows into the Interfalls Lake. Eight miles of scenic trails follow both sides of the Black River and waterfalls. Little Manitou Falls, pictured above, can be reached by trail or from Route 35.
The Douglas Fault runs through the park and can be seen below Big Manitou. Movements in the earth's crust have forced rock masses up at a 50 degree angle. Fractures are filled with minerals and valuable metals. Discovered by the Ojibwa Natives (Chippewa), copper and quartz were fashioned into tools and weapons. The Old Copper Culture and Woodland Native Indians lived in this area from 5,000 B.C. until the Europeans arrived.