There’s a three-peat in the making and we need your help to flood the voting box. For the third consecutive year, our “Big Snow Country” paradise is in the running for the No. 1 spot in USA TODAY’s Readers’ Choice 10Best “Best Destination for Snow.” It’s a tough competition among 20 of the nation’s…
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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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The U.P. has claimed a top spot in USA TODAY's 10Best Golf Destinations. This prestigious recognition shines a spotlight on the Upper Peninsula’s unique place in the world of golf. The full list of winners for the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Golf Destinations contest was as follows: BOYNE Golf Lake of…
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Winter in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is more than a season — it’s a legendary adventure. For the second consecutive year, the U.P. has claimed the top spot in USA TODAY's 10Best Destinations for Snow. This national recognition underscores what locals and visitors have celebrated for generations:…
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Copper Peak Revival Updates “Today, on a clear day from Copper Peak, you can see parts of Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Canada. When we finish the renovations, you will see ski jumping teams from Finland, Norway, Poland, Germany, Austria, Asia, the U.S.A. and more soaring over the hill …” Bob…
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If you're craving adventure and stunning autumn scenery, Michigan's Upper Peninsula just claimed the top spot as USA Today’s Best Fall Foliage Destination for 2024! This accolade, voted on by explorers, nature enthusiasts and lovers of vibrant fall landscapes, highlights the U.P.'s unmatched beauty…
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Visitors often seek out Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as an off-grid getaway destination. They travel to the various jutting peninsulas and crooked crevices to connect with nature and often, as a result, themselves. Project Adventrus (Adventure + Us) is doing the same thing, just at a rate of at least…
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#1 Fall Foliage Destination in the U.S. (again!) For a 2nd year, USA Today readers voted Michigan’s Upper Peninsula the Number One Destination for Fall Foliage. From mid-September to mid-October, there isn’t a part of this magnificent peninsula that’s not a feast for the eyes. The U.P.’s seven…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MICHIGAN’S UPPER PENINSULA VOTED BEST DESTINATION FOR FALL FOLIAGE BY USA TODAY READERS (IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2018) — USA TODAY announced its 10 Best Destinations for Fall Foliage just in time for the country’s hardwood forests to be drenched in hues of red, gold and…
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