Upper Peninsula Fall Colors
It won’t be long till fall color is at its peak. No matter what region or area you choose you are guaranteed to see exquisite shades of orange, red, yellow, gold copper and bronze. Michigan is the perfect place to enjoy the fall color whether you are looking for a breathtaking day trip, a romantic getaway or [...]
The UP has plenty of fairs, festivals and good times planned for the entire family in the month of August. Pack up the kids, the dog and even grandma and come to the UP for fun times and great food and enjoy the rest of your summer. Also be sure to check out the great [...]
Continue reading …Come enjoy the Upper Peninsula this Labor Day Weekend. This year there is plenty to do, starting in St Igance and travelling across the state. Enjoy the water, the history, the music, arts, festivals and food It is a great time to be in the UP! Also be sure to check out the great family [...]
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Come and Join the 55th Annual Mackinac Bridge walk, on Labor Day September 3, 2012 and make the trek across the five mile Mighty Mackinac Bridge. Visitors can begin walking at 7:00AM, as soon as the governor’s party starts the walk. Walkers can begin their trek any time prior to 11:00AM and all walkers must begin their [...]
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Ahmeek, a small village in Keweenaw County with a population of 146. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.1 square miles all land. The name Ahmeek is derived from the Ojibwa language. In Ojibway, amik means beaver. Ahmeek is the only incorporated municipality in Keweenaw County. The [...]
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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers excellent birding opportunites with its vast stands of hardwood forests, marshes, bogs and lakes. Pick a season, bring your binoculars, spotting scope, birding guide and camera and be amazed at the bounty and beauty of the birds you will see. Seney National Wildlife Refuge is located in the middle of the [...]
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Lake Huron’s North Shore in the Upper Peninsula is home to two historic lighthouses, wildlife areas, a 75 mile kayak trail on Lake Huron, and lots of beach, nature, and camping opportunities. There are the 36 Les Cheneaux Islands off the coast of the north shore.The Les Cheneaux area lies east of the Mackinac Bridge [...]
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The Gogebic Ridge hiking trail is an 8 mile linear trail Constructed by the Youth Conservation Corps in 1977. The trail begins by skirting along Weary Lake, and then pauses at a rock ledge overlooking Lake Gogebic. The rock ledge is known locally as Trap Hills and is one of the longest and tallest cliff [...]
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Copper Peak is located in Ironwood, Michigan and offers visitors the chance to experience breathtaking vista from the height equivalent to 36 stories as one rides up to the peak on a chair lift. There is also the opportunity to board an elevator and ride up 18 stories and walk up a stairway an additional [...]
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The Ottawa National Forest consists of almost 1 million acres and is located in the Western portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Ottawa National Forest boundaries run from the Wisconsin border to the south shore of Lake Superior. The area includes rolling hills dotted with lakes, waterfalls, rivers and rolling hills. The Ottawa [...]
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