Are you fascinated by engineering marvels that solve seemingly impossible problems? The Upper Peninsula is home to several of the most amazing human-made solutions in the world. One is in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The Soo Locks are among the most significant pieces of infrastructure in North…
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The U.P. has claimed a top spot in USA TODAY's 10Best Golf Destinations. This prestigious recognition shines a spotlight on the Upper Peninsula’s unique place in the world of golf. The full list of winners for the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Golf Destinations contest was as follows: BOYNE Golf Lake of…
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The Lake Superior Circle Tour is one of the world’s most epic road trips, looping around the largest freshwater lake on Earth. Starting and ending in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, this journey covers 1,300 miles (2,902 km) of jaw-dropping scenery. Visit natural wonders, historic landmarks and…
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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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Get Ready for an Epic Deer Hunting Adventure Nov. 15-30 If there’s ever a call to the wild, it resonates across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in November. The crisp air, bare branches and whitetail deer on the move set the stage for an unforgettable adventure, a true connection with the wilderness…
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While you could spend a whole trip exploring our breathtaking, vibrant fall color — and many people do — you can also pencil in some of your favorite autumn activities during your visit. No fall season is complete without a stroll around an apple orchard, and the same is true here! You’ll even find…
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Do you have a nagging feeling that you better spend some time outdoors before winter returns? Now is the time to do it and there is no better place to see the USA’s best fall colors than on our 13 top hiking trails. Our vibrant hues drench seven million acres of hardwood and pine forests. The hiking…
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Don’t just bring your family here this fall, bring your favorite traditions, too! Our local farmers would be pleased if you picked your pumpkins from their patches. While you’re out looking for your great pumpkin, you’ll come across gourds and other small harvest goods for your porch. Not to mention…
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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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