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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.
- 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.
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Sep 18, 2022 · Discover 10 upper peninsula hiking trails ranging dome easy to moderate including the Porcupine Mountains Escarpment, Presque Isle Loop, the Chapel Loop in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and more.
- 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.
Jan 26, 2023 · From historic waterfalls and shipwreck museums, to painted cliffs towering high above a wild, blue Lake Superior, there is no end of things to see and do in the Upper Peninsula. So go ahead, make your Upper Peninsula bucket list. Use this guide as your own, personal visitors center, to discover the best things to do in the U.P.
Upper Trail Region. Here's a quick way to find a trail. Depending on your browser, roll your cursor or tap your finger near the red trail lines shown on this Upper Trail Region map. Selected trail page links will reveal. Click them to visit the trail pages of your choice.
Feb 7, 2024 · Then pack your bags, grab your bucket list and set out to discover the breathtaking beauty and adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Need more ideas? Here are lots more suggestions of where to visit and things to do. We'll see you up north!
