Your guide to the 35 best things to do in the Upper Peninsula

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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Take the best Memorial Day vacation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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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Plan the Best Upper Peninsula Road Trip

Some of the best vacations are those spent in the car in close proximity with your friends, family or even on a trip for one. Sharing packed snacks, conversation and playlists. And the U.P. makes for a great road-tripping route. You can choose from stopping at beautiful vistas, iconic landmarks…

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Free Things to Do This Summer in the Upper Peninsula

Are you weighing whether you can afford to take a summer vacation this year? You can in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We specialize in relaxation that doesn’t empty your wallet. Put together the most carefree summer vacation ever with these FREE things to do in the U.P. Download the Free Pocket…

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Plan Your Vacation Around These U.P. Summer Events

Summer is a beautiful time to visit Michigan’s Upper Peninsula! While you’re planning your trip around which popular destinations you want to visit, check out our unique, popular events and traditions, too. Enhance your visit with a rodeo, fragrant flowers, car shows, music festivals and much more…

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Best Waterfalls to Visit in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula

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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Weekend Guide to The Les Cheneaux Islands

Everyone traveling to the Upper Peninsula has heard of Marquette, Pictured Rocks, and Drummond Island. Those places are full of stunning scenery, tranquil moments, and family-friendly adventures. Still, there are an incredible amount of places in the Upper Peninsula that remain relatively…

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Nine pet-friendly waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula

Eastern U.P. | Central U.P. | Western U.P. | Pet-friendly places to stay Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with its vast wilderness and dozens of uncrowded towns, is a vacation paradise for dogs to bring their owners. With hundreds of waterfalls between Drummond Island and Ironwood, going waterfalling is…

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7 Scenic Summer Motorcycle Routes to See the Wild and Beautiful U.P.

Drummond Island & Soo Locks | Tahquamenon Falls State Park | Whitefish Point | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Lake Michigan Dunes | Western Waterfalls | Keweenaw Peninsula There’s no better destination in the Midwest to twist your throttle in the summer than Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.)…

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