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Summer in the U.P. is made for moving at your own pace. Follow winding paths to hidden waterfalls and overlooks. Climb to sweeping views. Wander boardwalks through wetlands and along riverbanks. From quick morning hikes to all-day adventures, these trails will lead you somewhere worth discovering.
Along the shores of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, lighthouses stand watch over shifting water and endless sky. Walk the grounds, climb historic towers and trace the stories of keepers who guided ships home. From dramatic cliffs to quiet harbors, each beacon offers a new perspective.
Step into spaces shaped by water, wind and time. Explore towering dunes, rugged shorelines and miles of protected forest. Paddle inland lakes, picnic beneath towering pines and watch the sun dip beyond Superior’s horizon. In the U.P.’s state and national parks, summer unfolds on a grand scale.
Explore places few ever reach. Glide across glassy lakes, trace winding rivers through dense forest and past sandstone cliffs. Or challenge yourself on choppy Great Lakes waves or fast-moving rapids that demand a little more grit.