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1. Stand on Top of the World. Lake of the Clouds | Photo Courtesy of Instagram Fan ktmulcahy. Visit Michigan’s highest peaks with Instagram-worthy views that seem to go on forever. The Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park promises heavenly views in Michigan’s largest state park.
Things to Do in Upper Peninsula, Michigan: See Tripadvisor's 236,822 traveler reviews and photos of Upper Peninsula tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Upper Peninsula. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- View the Northern Lights. Most people have seen the spectacular photos but have you ever experienced the Aurora Borealis for yourself? Some of the best views can be found in dark sky areas along Lake Superior and I’ve recently learned that there’s an app for that!
- Visit some Ice Caves. photo by Habibi Photography via Things to do in the U.P. I will admittedly say I’m not a fan of winter…I know, weird since I live way up here but I’m trying to learn to love it.
- Visit Mackinac Island. This is sort of an obvious destination on the bucket list, but absolutely essential. Mackinac Island is a world all its own and rich with history.
- Wader fishing. There are so many things on this list that take you near water…we are surrounded by it here in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula so may I suggest you get yourself an affordable, waterproof, durable camera.
- Cross the Mackinac Bridge. Experience the thrill of crossing the Mackinac Bridge to St. Ignace.
- See the world's longest porch. Sit on the world’s longest porch at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel.
- Go ATV/ORVing. Experience ATV/Orving on Drummond Island’s miles of mud-slinging, and bone jolting trails.
- Watch Great Lakes freighters. Watch Great Lakes and international freighters up close at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie.
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- Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park — Ontonagon. 33303 Headquarters Road. Ontonagon, MI 49953. (800) 447-2757. The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is the largest state park in Michigan, encompassing at least 60,000 acres.
- Whitefish Point Bird Observatory — Paradise. 6914 N Whitefish Point Rd. Paradise, MI 49768. (517) 580-7364. The Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, established in 1978, is a designated Globally Important Bird Area.
- Bete Grise Preserve — Mohawk. Gay Lac La Belle Rd. Mohawk, MI 49950. (906) 225-0399. Bete Grise Preserve is a nature preserve resting on the shores of Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes.
- Les Cheneaux Islands — Clark Township. Les Cheneaux Islands. Clark Township, MI 49719. (906) 484-3935. The Les Cheneaux Islands, nestled on the banks of Lake Huron, consist of 36 small islands.
Jan 26, 2023 · The 21 best things to do in Upper Peninsula Michigan include Miners Falls in PIctured Rocks National Lakeshore, Eben Ice Caves...
Feb 14, 2023 · Pack your boating and fishing gear and check out the blue waters of Lake of the Clouds. Ride the Underground Train at Iron Mountain Iron Mine. ehrlif / Shutterstock.com. Iron Mountain Iron Mine is one of the Upper Peninsula’s biggest iron mines, having produced 21,625,000 tons of iron ore throughout its 68 years in operation from 1870 to 1945.
