Why après-ski time is perfect for unwinding Après-ski, which translates to "after ski" in French, is the social and leisure time spent after a day skiing. Originating in the Alps, this tradition has become a cherished part of ski culture worldwide. It’s not just about skiing — it’s about winding…
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Craving the thrill of powdery slopes? Michigan’s Upper Peninsula delivers pure bliss in this legendary Big Snow Country of the Midwest. With an amazing average of 200 to 300 inches of snowfall each winter, this is a fresh powder paradise. No wonder USA Today readers keep voting for the U.P. as the…
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You come to the Upper Peninsula for exhilarating adventures, to follow your passions and return to your lodgings bone-tired. You also are here to relax. The Finnish have the corner on how to unwind after a day of exploring — sit in a hot sauna. Luckily, you do not have to travel to the “Land of a…
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Packing for a fall trip to Michigan's Upper Peninsula requires a mix of cozy and practical essentials to handle the region's famously ever-changing weather — locals often joke it can be different every minute. To help prepare for your adventure, here’s a guide for packing the right mix of clothing…
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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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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a photographer’s paradise and the views in the fall become even more alluring. Vibrant vistas, shimmering shorelines lined with multicolored trees and waterfalls surrounded by the glow of autumn all await you. In the blog Seven Great Spots for Fall Photography in the…
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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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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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