Need a break away from your daily grind but only have a small travel budget? No worries. Come to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There are many ways to immerse in the U.P.’s natural beauty, explore its fascinating history, thrill in outdoor adventures and celebrate with locals without spending wads of…
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In a tech-fueled world full of overstimulation, stress and social noise, it is no surprise one of the fastest-growing vacation trends is silent travel. We crave quiet and a break from the digital-driven routines. But finding it isn’t easy. Few places rival Michigan’s premier place for silent travel…
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There are so many choices of what to see and do in the U.P., planning a vacation can be daunting. To make it easier, we compiled this guide of the best things to do in the Upper Peninsula. But there are lots more ideas, so ask locals and other visitors for their recommendations while you are here…
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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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The Upper Peninsula’s vastness is itself an attraction. While getting literally lost in the woods may appeal to some, it’s better that feeling features a more figurative lean . With more than 16,000 square miles of land, it’s a destination best tackled with a comprehensive plan. Its outdoor…
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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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With hundreds of waterfalls to choose from in the Upper Peninsula, you can view them in varied conditions all year long. But if you’re looking for activity — the roaring sound that makes you raise your voice a few decibels so you can be heard, the mist splashing back on your face — then you need to…
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It’s time to lace up those hiking boots and hit the trails! As our snow melts in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the birds will be back with their songs. Listen to their call and join them outside. But how is this weather different from any other hiking season? We’ll tell you. Spring is the best time…
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