Drummond Island & Soo Locks | Tahquamenon Falls State Park | Whitefish Point | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Lake Michigan Dunes | Western Waterfalls | Keweenaw Peninsula There’s no better destination in the Midwest to twist your throttle in the summer than Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.)…
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Eastern U.P. | Central U.P. | Western U.P Are you planning a trip to the Upper Peninsula over the Fourth of July holiday? Wherever you stay between June 24 and July 9, there are celebrations near you from Drummond Island to Bessemer. Wave your USA flags at parades, play games, picnic on the beach…
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A year ago, four bikers set out to better themselves and test their endurance. We should note they did it at a rate of about 100 miles a day for 16 days straight around the entire Upper Peninsula — completely relatable, right? The distance may not be, but challenging yourself is a story we can all…
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Reach these U.P. waterfalls on foot in 15 minutes or less Eastern U.P. waterfalls | Central U.P. waterfalls | Western U.P. waterfalls When you are in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you are never a far drive to 300+ waterfalls. While you can spend upwards of 45 minutes hiking to some from where you…
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Summer is a beautiful time to visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! While you’re planning your trip around which popular destinations you want to visit, check out our unique, popular events and traditions, too. Enhance your visit with a rodeo, fragrant flowers, car shows, music festivals and much more…
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Are you weighing whether you can afford to take a vacation this year? Don’t give up enjoying some time away. Come to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We specialize in relaxation that doesn’t empty your wallet. You can put together the most carefree vacation ever with these FREE THINGS TO DO IN THE U.P…
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We’ve all seen the suspenseful climax of an action-packed movie when the protagonist is paddling down a river and suddenly sees the ferocious whitewater churning ahead of them. Just when you are rooting for them to escape the fall, they tumble over the edge and down the cliff — and survive. Watching…
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Morel mushroom hunting is a deliciously addictive and secretive springtime activity. May is morel month in Michigan, however, depending on the weather and location morels can be found in the Upper Peninsula anywhere from mid-April to mid-June. The trick is finding them. Morels seem to grow wherever…
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is an ideal destination for birding. What makes this area so perfect for birdwatching is the changing seasons, variety of habitats, the extensive shoreline along three of the Great Lakes and the wealth of publicly accessible land. The area is so ideal that around 400…
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Play 26 courses in the Central U.P. alone! Whether you are giving golf a try this year, like a pro’s challenge of a long sand shot from a fairway bunker or fall at a skill level in between, the Upper Peninsula is a fun place to play. Here in the Central U.P. you and your golfing companions can…
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