Kitch iti kipi
Kitch iti kipi is an Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) name that’s usually translated as “Big Cold Spring” or sometimes “Mirror of Heaven.”
We travelled to this natural springs location next on our journey through the UP of Michigan.
It refers to Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring, located in Palms Book State Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula near the town of Manistique.
I look on google maps for the camera icon shown below, this helps us to find interesting landmarks and historical places to visit.
The spring is crystal clear, a 40 foot deep pool about 200 feet across. Over 10,000 gallons of water bubble up every minute from fissures in the limestone, keeping the water at a steady 45 deg F year round.
So when you hear Kitch-iti-kipi, think “the great, cold, ever-flowing spring”—a name that honors both the natural wonder and the Indigenous language of the region.
Natural Springs video below or click here; Natural Spring
Kitch iti kipi
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9 Replies to “Kitch iti kipi”
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Beautiful! The clarity of the water is amazing.
Yes, those fish have it made..🙂
Great pictures!! 🤣😎🙃
Thank you 😊
That’s incredible Sandra – it reminds me of the old lava lamps.
Nice
Thanks for Sharif
Kind regards,
Thank you Rob.
Thank you Sandra. Looks like a great place to visit and another natural wonder off the beaten path. I appreciate the photos and video. Good work. Have a great weekend!