Many travelers do not consider traveling to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula between peak fall color and the first lasting snow, but there’s something special about this time of year. It’s quiet and calming. You’ll sleep better, think clearer and feel invigorated. It makes you want to spend more time…
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During the quiet months in late fall and early spring, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula feels even more spacious and relaxing. Traffic thins, parking is easy and you can listen to nature without the distraction of crowds. These seasons are about unhurried quiet time, having places to yourself and letting…
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Unless you hear Lake Superior roar with merciless wrath or watch Lake Michigan and Lake Huron waves rear up and crash with unbridled fury, you may not grasp how 1,500 ships submerged off Michigan’s coasts. These ships were vital to commerce and the Midwest’s growth, carrying iron ore, taconite…
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When daylight fades across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the landscape doesn’t go to sleep — it transforms. As the first stars appear and the air cools, most people head for home. For those who stay, experiencing the U.P. after sunset reveals another side of the region and offers the perfect…
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Enjoy the spirit-lifting fall decorations, farm markets and fall festivals in St. Ignace, on Mackinac Island, in Sault Ste. Marie, Munising, Marquette, Houghton, Hancock, Calumet, Copper Harbor, Menominee, Iron Mountain, Escanaba, Gladstone and Manistique. Fall events FREE fall things to do all…
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Every fall and winter, photos and videos of surfers riding the waves on the Great Lakes capture headlines, go viral on social media and appear on national TV. What grabs attention isn’t just the size of the swells but the sight of surfers braving freezing temperatures, often sporting dramatic “ice…
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If you've ever wandered into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, you've likely been handed a golden, flaky, meat-and-potato-filled pastry called a pasty. Once you've got this delicious hand-held dinner pie in your mitts, there's a choice that must be made. A choice that could divide families. A choice…
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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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Your Guide to the Best Activities Near Michigan Tech, Northern Michigan and Lake Superior State Universities Exploring colleges in the Upper Peninsula? It’s the perfect time to discover all the fun waiting for students and visiting family and friends — on and off campus. From outdoor adventures to…
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Have you seen the Netflix movie Yes Day starring Jennifer Garner? In it, parents agree to say “yes” to their children’s requests for an entire day. That’s right — no saying “no.” Now, imagine bringing that idea to your family vacation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Give your kids the chance to plan…
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