The mineral-stained Pictured Rocks and Grand Island rise from Lake Superior. This 40+-mile stretch of nationally protected shoreline is between Munising and Grand Marais in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is a rugged, beautiful place where waterfalls cascade over towering sandstone cliffs, forest…
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Adventures in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula go far beyond scenic trails, historic sites and sweeping Great Lakes views. Some of the most memorable moments here happen around the table. The foods of the U.P. have been shaped by generations of migration, with especially strong influences from Northern…
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of the nation’s most breathtaking natural treasures. Spanning more than 40 miles along the Lake Superior shoreline from Munising to Grand Marais, it’s home to towering sandstone cliffs, pristine beaches, wilderness trails and waterfalls that seem to appear…
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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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Are you wishing to break free from your daily routines? To get out to see and try new things? Ignite your curiosity or wander off the well-worn path of your life? Plan the best summer vacation ever in the Upper Peninsula. With this guide to Free Things to Do in the U.P., your world will take a…
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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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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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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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What are some of the most amazing stories of the Upper Peninsula’s past? Who left the first footprints in this wild northern land? Braved the depths of the mines? Sailed the ferocious Great Lakes? Felled the towering pines? Lived in two giant pickle barrels? Our mineral-stained cliffs, century-old…
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