Take these day trips to the Upper Peninsula’s favorite places

Are you looking at a map of the vast and beautiful Upper Peninsula and thinking that you want to see this, those and that while you’re here, but you don’t want to spend all day driving? No worries. Here are six cities that are only a day away from the most popular destinations across the U.P. Gas up…

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Why You’ll Love the U.P.'s Fewer-Tourist Time of Year

I’m writing this because many people don’t think about coming to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) this time of year. But there’s something special about November — after the spectacular fall color wanes and before the pristine snow starts piling up mounds of winter fun. This is the U.P.s…

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Great U.P. Places to Hike in the Late Fall

When Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) has bragging rights to some of the best fall foliage in the nation, it’s hard to imagine why you would want to traipse through the woods once those crimson, gold and orange leaves drop to the forest floor. Yet, we are here to tell you there is a very good…

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A Fall Guide to Mastering Family Fun in the U.P.

Planning a trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula can be daunting. There’s so much ground to cover, and so many unique activities in each of the three regions. Not to mention you want to find something everyone in the family can enjoy — from Grandma and Grandpa to the littlest of tikes and everyone in…

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7 Great Spots for Fall Photography in the U.P.

There’s a photographer’s paradise of fall vistas and colorful wide-open spaces in the U.P. Over the next few weeks, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will be changing its green mantle of summer for the brilliant gold and burgundy colors of autumn. These seven spots are particularly great for capturing the…

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USA Today's Readers Choice - Best Destination for Fall Foliage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MICHIGAN’S UPPER PENINSULA VOTED BEST DESTINATION FOR FALL FOLIAGE BY USA TODAY READERS (IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2018) — USA TODAY announced its 10 Best Destinations for Fall Foliage just in time for the country’s hardwood forests to be drenched in hues of red, gold and…

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