CALLING ALL FALL FANATICS — WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW! Once again, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the nominees for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Destinations for Fall Foliage. Readers will choose 10 winners from the list of 20 locations nationwide. To reclaim its #1 ranking…
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Experience the magic of fall in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! Everywhere you go there are stunning must-see vistas, exciting must-do outdoor activities and hundreds of hidden gems to discover from September to November. Start falling deeper in love with the U.P. by adding these ideas to your bucket…
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As you cross the Wisconsin border into the far-western edge of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you arrive in Ironwood. This is a tough-to-top base camp for thrilling adventures, freedom from life’s stresses and the peace of total relaxation. Here’s a list of day trip destinations within a three-hour…
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As the snow and ice melt each spring and April's rains come down, our rivers and waterfalls surge to life. This is the premier time of year to visit the Upper Peninsula’s 150 named falls (and hundreds of unnamed ones). Wherever you travel in this gorgeous wilderness, you are never far from hearing…
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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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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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Watching the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis shimmer and dance across the horizon is one of the most thrilling experiences in a lifetime. Many people, however, never see them because they think they must travel to Alaska, Canada, Finland, Norway or the North Pole. Yet, some of the best viewing is…
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Explore the Unique and Quirky Side of Michigan's Upper Peninsula Embark on a thrilling journey in a land brimming with breathtaking natural beauty, wildlife and centuries-old cultures. But besides the U.P.’s popular destinations, it is a treasure trove of one-of-a-kind and often quirky places. Get…
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All but one of Michigan’s incredible waterfalls exist above the Mackinac Bridge. A unique aspect is how each of the Upper Peninsula’s waterfalls takes on a new form as the seasons change. During the warmer, wetter days, the falls come roaring to life, but the colder season can freeze magnificent…
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When it comes to exploring Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we mean it when we say the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re completing the Lake Superior Circle Tour, hoping to find new hiking trails or just looking to get outside as the weather gets warmer, adding some magnificent waterfalls to your…
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