5 Birdwatching Hot Spots in the UP

Catch a glimpse of some unique bird species while visiting the U.P. Centuries before vacationers flocked to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, birds began following migratory flight paths across this wilderness region. Nearly 400 distinct bird species have been spotted throughout the U.P., including such…

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Spring Wildflowers & Where to Find Them

Breathe in the sweet aromas in native plant gardens and along hiking trails scattered across the U.P. With the coming of spring, many locations across the U.P. burst into life. Catch some of these native spring wildflower spots as you travel from Ironwood to Drummond Island. Gardens The Ignace…

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Cast Your Troubles Away While Fishing in the UP

Whether you’re looking to catch up on some peace and quiet or spend time with friends, you can do both while fishing in our waterways. Surrounded by three Great Lakes (Lake Michigan, Lake Superior and Lake Huron), the Upper Peninsula’s freshwater greatness doesn’t stop there. We have 4,300 inland…

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