Hit The Road From thundering waterfalls and sandy Great Lakes beaches to historic sites, scenic parks and unforgettable trails, every mile in the U.P. brings something new - and a road trip is one of the best ways to discover it all. The best part? The farther you drive, the more hidden gems you'll…
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Eastern U.P. | Central U.P. | Western U.P Are you planning a trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for the Fourth of July holiday? Wherever you stay, you’ll find celebrations nearby, from Drummond Island to Bessemer. Wave your American flags at parades, play games, picnic on the beaches of Lake…
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Help Return Copper Peak to the World Stage The Copper Peak Adventure Ride returns Memorial Day weekend through peak fall color. Experience the soaring views — and learn about the comeback taking shape. Ride to the Top of the Midwest’s Most Spectacular View Step by step, ascend eight more stories…
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Getaways to the Upper Peninsula are refreshing for a lot of reasons: the slower pace, the cool, clean air, the miles and miles of shoreline. And to sweeten the deal, a trip to the U.P. is also refreshingly easy on the wallet. Days here are built around simple pleasures: hiking to waterfalls…
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Along the sheltered waters of Big Bay de Noc, where limestone cliffs rise above a quiet harbor, Fayette Historic State Park feels a little removed from time. For Aaron Thill, that sense of place isn’t just something he helps preserve—it’s something he’s lived his entire life. Thill didn’t set out…
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Summer may seem far off, but now is the best time to plan your vacation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Making lodging or campground reservations for the summer dates you want is more important than ever. That’s because people across America are discovering how beautiful and full of adventure this…
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula isn’t just a destination — it’s an experience that stretches far beyond what first-time visitors often imagine. With its sprawling wilderness, historic towns and rugged shoreline shaped by the Great Lakes, the U.P. rewards travelers for breaking their routines. It’s a…
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As soon as the big box stores start advertising back-to-school sales, you know it’s time to take the kids on one more long weekend or week vacation. No place in Michigan creates more happy summer memories for pre-schoolers to teens — and their parents and grandparents — than the Upper Peninsula…
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It’s easier than you might think to plan a summer escape that keeps toddlers giggling, kids smiling, teens off their devices and adults happy. Adventure is everywhere in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Families and youth groups plunge into nonstop fun. They discover what a blast it is to chase…
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Picnicking and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula go together like peanut butter and thimbleberry jam. Our state and community parks, Great Lakes beaches and roadside lookouts offer easy places to throw a cloth over a table or a blanket on the ground. We picked our 16 favorite picnic places across the U.P.…
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