Snowshoeing in Presque Isle Park This park in Marquette juts out into Lake Superior and offers some of the best scenery in the area. During the winter, the roads through Presque Isle Park are closed, making it the perfect time to traverse the park on foot. Bring some snowshoes and start exploring…
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With only a few weeks left until the day dedicated to lovers, you may be scrambling for inspiration and unique ideas. If that’s the case, look no further! We have a peninsula full of romantic opportunities and outdoor adventures waiting for you and yours. Plan your Valentine’s Day dates with these…
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There’s a reason Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has claimed the title of the number one 10Best Destination for Snow three years running. The 2025 USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Award confirms what locals and visitors have known for generations: the U.P. is the ultimate playground for snow lovers. Here…
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With holiday and winter breaks right around the corner, we know some of our readers are starting to map out that time off. Are you looking for some fun recreation for the family? Hoping to catch some unique holiday happenings? Maybe you just want to extend the cheer of the season and visit a place…
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Every fall and winter, photos and videos of surfers riding the waves on the Great Lakes capture headlines, go viral on social media and appear on national TV. What grabs attention isn’t just the size of the swells but the sight of surfers braving freezing temperatures, often sporting dramatic “ice…
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What Does Slow Travel Mean in the Upper Peninsula? Life moves fast — often too fast. At home and work, life feels like a nonstop race from one obligation to the next. The noise, the pace, the stress — it’s often overwhelming, exhausting and way too routine. You deserve a break … not just a vacation…
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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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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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It’s no wonder USA Today readers consistently rank the Upper Peninsula as one of the best snow destinations in America. With over 200 inches of snowfall from December through March — and often into April — there are piles of thrilling adventures and calming tranquility waiting outside every U.P…
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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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