Your Guide to the Best Activities Near Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan and Lake Superior State Universities Exploring colleges in the Upper Peninsula? It’s the perfect time to discover all the fun waiting for students and visiting family and friends — on and off campus. From outdoor adventures to…
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There’s a reason Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is repeatedly named the Best Fall Color Destination in the Nation by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. From September through October, over seven million acres of hardwood and pine forests are covered in brilliant hues of gold, crimson, orange…
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Have you seen the Netflix movie Yes Day starring Jennifer Garner? In it, parents agree to say “yes” to their children’s requests for an entire day. That’s right — no saying “no.” Now, imagine bringing that idea to your family vacation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Give your kids the chance to plan…
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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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Looking for an off-the-grid Michigan adventure that combines wild nature, Great Lakes history and serious peace and quiet? Lime Island State Recreation Area might just be the most remote — and most fascinating — place you’ve never heard of. Tucked away in the St. Marys River, off the eastern tip of…
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers unforgettable outdoor experiences, and how you enjoy them depends on your style. Outsidey travelers love fresh air with comfort, such as scenic overlooks, shoreline strolls, patio dining, live music outdoors or cozy evenings by a cabin fire. Outdoorsy travelers lean…
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When summer temperatures climb across much of the country, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers a refreshing change of pace, cooler weather and the comfort of lake breezes. This is your Cool-Cation destination, where summer highs rarely rise above 78°F (25°C), the lakes stay crystal clear and inviting…
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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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