Kitch-iti-kipi (Palms Book State Park)

Palms Book State Park, located at the north end of Indian Lake in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is home to Kitch-iti-kipi or "The Big Spring." The self-propelled observation raft is open 8 a.m. to dusk. Concessions and souvenirs are available at the park store open seasonally. This renowned natural attraction is Michigan's largest freshwater spring with more than 10,000 gallons of water per minutes gushing through fissures in the underlying limestone at a constant 45 degrees Fahrenheit. By means of a self-guided (accessible) observation raft, visitors can view this crystal-clear pool with an emerald green bottom. For those looking for trails, Indian Lake Pathway is just a short drive away. The park is located 7 miles northwest of Indian Lake State Park in Manistique, along the northern terminus of M-149. Look for wayfinding signage that refers to Palms Book or "The Big Spring."