Michigan's Wild & Wonderful Upper Peninsula

Awaken your adventurous spirit in the Upper Peninsula, a place where every corner invites exploration and wonder. Since 1911, the Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association has been your guide to this awe-inspiring destination. Our mission is to spark your wanderlust and provide all the tools you need to plan an extraordinary getaway. Uncover the U.P.’s hidden treasures and embark on an unforgettable journey to one of our nation’s most stunning natural havens.

Find your Adventure

Discover the magic of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, where an ever-changing landscape and boundless beauty await those who dare to wander!

Start Your Journey

man inside a cavern looking a blue wall of ice stalactites

Stories across the U.P.

Eben Ice Caves, located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, USA

7 Kid Friendly Winter Escapes

3 minute read

Snowshoeing in Presque Isle Park This park in Marquette juts out into Lake Superior and offers some… Read More

Ski jumper midair at the Pine Mountain Ski Jump in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Pine Mountain: Defining U.P. Ski Jump Culture

5 minute read

While ski jumping may not get the same press as more traditional downhill skiing, it’s more… Read More

A couple standing on an ice formation on the shoreline of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Valentine's Day Date Ideas

7 minute read

With only a few weeks left until the day dedicated to lovers, you may be scrambling for inspiration… Read More

Upcoming Events

Feb 18

Classics and Contemporaries - Superior Wind Symphony

Rozsa Center For The Performing Arts

Feb 18

Superior Snowshoe Walks

Feb 19

NMU Theatre & Dance presents: A Streetcar Named Desire

Forest Roberts Theatre

Feb 19

Proof - Michigan Tech Theatre

Rozsa Center For The Performing Arts

Feb 20

Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience

Ironwood Theatre Center for the Arts

Feb 20

FIS Continental Cup - Pine Mountain Ski Jumps

Pine Mountain Ski Jump

Explore the U.P.

The interactive map below highlights some of the most loved places in our three regions. Click a region, and it will jump you to favorite stops along our Great Lakes shorelines and into our untamed wilderness, history-making sites and fun-loving communities. Go exploring!