Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was just named the #1 Golf Destination in the United States by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Voted on by travelers and backed by expert nominations, this recognition confirms what golfers who’ve played here have known all along: the U.P. delivers an…
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In Sault Ste. Marie, where Lake Superior meets the lower Great Lakes, sits one of the most important pieces of infrastructure in North America: the Soo Locks. For tourists and locals alike, it’s a must-see destination where massive freighters rise and fall between water levels. But beyond the view…
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The Upper Peninsula is home to 300+ waterfalls, but five stand out as true hands-on adventures. These spots bring you so close you can feel the mist, walk behind the cascading curtain of water or plunge into the cool pool at its base. These are waterfalling adventures you won’t forget! Please…
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Forget about going to the swampy and salty southern states this spring. Throw your swimsuits in your luggage and bring your family or friends to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to play Marco Polo in our hotel pools. We’ve got so many fun spring break ideas — you will have reasons left over to return this…
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When daylight fades across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the landscape doesn’t go to sleep — it transforms. As the first stars appear and the air cools, most people head for home. For those who stay, experiencing the U.P. after sunset reveals another side of the region and offers the perfect…
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For J.L. Hyde, coming home to the Upper Peninsula wasn’t just a change of address: it was a creative turning point. Hyde graduated from high school in Gladstone, just east of Escanaba off of U.S. Highway 2, in 2002. Central Michigan University lured her far from Lake Michigan’s shoreline, and after…
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The Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers an abundance of breathtaking natural scenery, diverse trails, cascading waterfalls and rich historical landmarks — and much of it you can experience without paying admission. With this guide, you can create the most affordable spring road trips ever! However…
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During the quiet months in late fall and early spring, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula feels even more spacious and relaxing. Traffic thins, parking is easy and you can listen to nature without the distraction of crowds. These seasons are about unhurried quiet time, having places to yourself and letting…
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Many travelers do not consider traveling to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula between peak fall color and the first lasting snow, but there’s something special about this time of year. It’s quiet and calming. You’ll sleep better, think clearer and feel invigorated. It makes you want to spend more time…
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As the snow and ice melt each spring and April’s rains roll in, Michigan’s waterfalls surge in a show of power and beauty. Nowhere is this more breathtaking than in the Upper Peninsula, home to more than 150 named waterfalls — and hundreds of unnamed ones. If you want to hear the thunder of water…
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