Tag: Upper Peninsula
Historic Fort Wilkins – The Most Remote State Park in Michigan
The historic Fort Wilkins is a Michigan state park located at the tip of Keweenaw Peninsula, in the Upper Peninsula, on the Lake Superior...
Lake Michigan Circle Tour – The Great Bike Touring Adventure (part 3)
This is a part 3 of my post about Lake Michigan Tour by bicycle. This section talks about the riding from Manitowoc, WI, through...
Exploring Michigan Lighthouses – A Trip Into The Past
Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state in the country. And no wonder, with almost 3300 miles of shoreline along the four of...
Backpacking Isle Royale
Isle Royale is possibly the best backpacking destination in Michigan, and one of the best in the eastern part of the country. The isolated...
Visiting Copper Harbor in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Copper Harbor… Have you heard of it?... I always associated it with Isle Royale, but during a recent visit, I have found out that...
Should Escanaba Be On Your List of Places to Visit in U.P.?
Escanaba is a third largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is located on the north-western side of Lake Michigan. The city’s...
Fayette – One of The Hidden Treasures of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
One of Michigan hidden treasures is located in out of the way part of the Upper Peninsula. It is the Fayette Historic State Park....
What the Heck are Pasties?
When you drive in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, occasionally you will pass a place with “pasties” in the name. Unless, you’ve been to UP before,...
Edmund Fitzgerald Museum Exhibits
November 10th marked another anniversary of the tragic sinking of SS. Edmund Fitzgerald.
Thousands of ships have sunk in Great Lakes since the European explorers...
Fall Color Destinations around Great Lakes
Fall is approaching fast and some people begin to think - where would be the best place to enjoy fall colors around the Great...