Relax in Authentic Finnish Saunas on Your U.P. Getaway

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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Your What-to-Pack Guide for U.P. Fall Adventures

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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6 MORE Dazzling Spots for Fall Photography in the U.P.

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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Family Friendly Day Trip Ideas from Ironwood, Michigan

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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A Guide to 5 of the U.P.'s Best Northern Lights Viewing Areas

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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Best Waterfalls to Visit in the Eastern and Central Upper Peninsula

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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Best Waterfalls to Visit in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula

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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Tour Ice Caves in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Michigan's Upper Peninsula is known for its year-round beauty but in the winter months its snowy landscapes rank No. 1 in the U.S.A. One of the most unique and breathtaking experiences in the U.P. is touring its ice caves. These natural formations near Lake Superior let you enter a magical world of…

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