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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Ready to take the best road trip in Michigan? Drive through the Upper Peninsula! Getting here is easy via highways from major cities such as Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Indianapolis and Minneapolis. But this is NOT a day-trip destination. Driving from Drummond Island to Ironwood can take several…
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Are you weighing whether you can afford a summer vacation this year? You can in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We specialize in relaxation that doesn’t empty your wallet. Use these FREE things to do in the U.P. to plan the best vacation ever. Build your trip around these top free summer activities…
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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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When it comes to exploring Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we mean it when we say the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re completing the Lake Superior Circle Tour, hoping to find new hiking trails or just looking to get outside as the weather gets warmer, adding some magnificent waterfalls to your…
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to the world’s largest body of freshwater in the entire world — Lake Superior. Covering approximately 31,700 square miles and reaching depths of over 1,300 feet, visitors and U.P. locals alike are drawn to this massive attraction. Its miles of beach shoreline are…
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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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Here’s your chance to get in one more blast of U.P. summer fun before your life goes full bore into fall. These top picks will make it easier to plan your end-of-summer holiday. There’s no better place not to labor! Walk across the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day, 7 a.m. to noon Topping the must-do…
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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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Eastern U.P. | Central U.P. | Western U.P Are you planning a trip to the Upper Peninsula over the Fourth of July holiday? Wherever you stay between June 24 and July 9, there are celebrations near you from Drummond Island to Bessemer. Wave your USA flags at parades, play games, picnic on the beach…
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