Michigan's Upper Peninsula is known for its year-round beauty but in the winter months its snowy landscapes rank No. 1 in the U.S.A. One of the most unique and breathtaking experiences in the U.P. is touring its ice caves. These natural formations near Lake Superior let you enter a magical world of…
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While things often slow down in the winter, much of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula activity ramps up! Snow season means snowmobiling, skiing, ice climbing, sled dog racing, pond hockey and a ton of other niche activities. In addition, you can still visit some of our indoor experiences and enjoy the…
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Outdoor enthusiasts understand that just because the weather grows colder and the daylight hours get shorter, adventures don’t stop. There are plenty of reasons to wait for winter weather to arrive and explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. For one, the summer and fall visitors have packed up and…
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Winter in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is not just a season; it's a celebration of snow, ice, and the myriad activities that turn the landscape into a real-life snow globe. Recently, the U.P. won the No. 1 spot in USA Today's Best Destination for Snow. This contest highlights what locals and seasoned…
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa and Mrs. Claus love spending time before Christmas Eve in the Upper Peninsula. It’s so much easier to hear whispered wishes from believers when there’s no honking, bumper-to-bumper traffic and crowded stores. Your family will enjoy seeing our favorite North Pole visitors in a…
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Imagine how difficult it must be for your children to contain all of their youthful energy while being stuck inside the house this winter. In the Upper Peninsula, our kids don’t stop having fun outdoors this time of year. Instead, it ramps up because winter transforms the U.P.’s landscape into a…
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Snowshoeing is one of the most relaxing ways to explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in the winter. It is a great form of low-impact aerobic exercise and perfect for young children to retirees. One of the best things about snowshoeing is the freedom that it affords you. You do not need a trail or…
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to over 300 waterfalls and it becomes the ultimate winter wonderland November through March. These roaring waterways become massive, silent ice sculptures in the wintertime that you have to see to believe. There’s something so serene about the natural beauty of a…
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Calling all winter wanderers of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we need YOUR help! The U.P. is one of 20 nominees for USA Today’s Readers’ Choice 10Best Destinations for Snow in the country. Ten winners will be selected from the locations which consist mostly of skiing destinations out west and a few…
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Where to Stay | Snow-many Outdoor Activities | Keep Warm Indoors | Best Winter Festivals Let’s be serious. Winter is not about sweating (except in a Finnish sauna) and baking in the sun. It’s about big, fluffy snowflakes on your mittens and eyelashes, crackling bonfires, frozen lakes, hushed woods…
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