Summer unofficially starts Memorial Day Weekend in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Warmer temperatures return, hundreds of waterfalls roar at once and favorite outdoor activities bring adventurers back but in fewer numbers than in July and August. This means you can easily create a U.P. vacation…
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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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Need a break away from your daily grind but only have a small travel budget? No worries. Come to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There are many ways to immerse in the U.P.’s natural beauty, explore its fascinating history, thrill in outdoor adventures and celebrate with locals without spending wads of…
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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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There are so many choices of what to see and do in the U.P., planning a vacation can be daunting. To make it easier, we compiled this guide of the best things to do in the Upper Peninsula. But there are lots more ideas, so ask locals and other visitors for their recommendations while you are here…
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The Upper Peninsula’s vastness is itself an attraction. While getting literally lost in the woods may appeal to some, it’s better that feeling features a more figurative lean . With more than 16,000 square miles of land, it’s a destination best tackled with a comprehensive plan. Its outdoor…
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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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Forget about going to the swampy and salty southern states this spring. Throw your swimsuits in your luggage and bring your family or friends to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to play Marco Polo in our hotel pools. We’ve got so many fun spring break ideas — you will have reasons left over to return this…
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Michigan's Upper Peninsula (U.P.) is much bigger than many first-timers imagine and it helps to know where to go and what to do. Even seasoned travelers to this treasure trove of adventures are glad to have fresh ideas of what to do on their next summer visit. This guide is your ticket to a summer…
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