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 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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When the splashes of crimson and amber begin their takeover among the foliage, a beautiful transformation happens to the forest that beckons admiration. Fall is a serene time for new adventures and old – as what could be familiar landscapes to you leave behind their greenery for a bright new…
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Traveling to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula often means driving from one popular destination to the next. It’s easy to get hungry in between, and while we could eat pasties and fudge all day, you may be looking for other options. Skip the gas station snack selections! Stop by the top farmers markets…
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Copper Harbor’s Keweenaw Dark Sky Park is one of only three in Michigan Visitors to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula know about its three Great Lakes shorelines, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Superior. They are awed as they cross the mighty Mackinac Bridge, listen to the roar of Tahquamenon Falls…
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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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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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