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.

A couple and their dog at the Cut River Bridge in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

The Ultimate List of Free Spring Things To See and Do in the Upper Peninsula

13 minute read

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers an abundance of breathtaking natural scenery, diverse trails… Read More

Two women overlooking Canyon Falls, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Michigan's Waterfalls in Spring: A Guide to the Waterfalls of the U.P.

8 minute read

As the snow and ice melt each spring and April’s rains roll in, Michigan’s waterfalls… Read More

A maple tree, tapped for syrup in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

The Sweetest Season: Where to Source Maple Syrup This Spring

3 minute read

The chilly days of late winter bring a sweet reward. When the thermometer rises above freezing on… Read More

Upcoming Events

Mar 03

Maritime History on Tap: Haunted Lighthouse

Ore Dock Brewing Company

Mar 04

Superior Snowshoe Walks

Mar 05

Superior Arts Youth Theater presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid

Forest Roberts Theatre

Mar 06

Dixon's Violin

Braumart Theatre

Mar 06

Players de Noc presents: The Producers

The Bonifas Arts Center

Mar 06

The Builders Show

Superior Dome

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!