If you've ever wandered into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you've likely been handed a golden, flaky, meat-and-potato-filled pastry called a pasty. Once you've got this delicious hand-held dinner pie in your mitts, there's a choice that must be made. A choice that could divide families. A choice…
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When it comes to spectacular fall colors, the Upper Peninsula stands unmatched. This year, USA TODAY readers confirmed it once again, voting Michigan’s premier autumn showcase the nation’s No. 1 choice in the 10Best Destinations for Fall Colors Awards. It’s an honor that the U.P. has earned…
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If you’ve ever said, “Some fall I’m going to the Upper Peninsula,” this is the year to do it! Already visited during our nationally renowned season? Then you know it’s worth coming back. To make planning easy, locals mapped out the 10 best fall color routes, and we’ve called out at least one…
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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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