Table of Contents
Discover Michigan's Upper Peninsula 6
10 Top Experiences 8
Planning Your Trip 16
Best of Michigan's Upper Peninsula 20
Best Scenic Drives 21
Waterfall Wonders 23
Fall Colors 24
Best Hikes 26
Winter Wonderland 28
Chasing the Northern Lights 30
Best Camping spots 32
The Straits of Mackinac 33
Mackinac Island 38
St. Ignace 53
Mackinaw City 64
Escanaba and the Lake Michigan Shore 73
St. Ignace to Manistique 75
Garden Peninsula 86
Escanaba and Vicinity 90
Menominee and Vicinity 101
The Superior Upland 109
Iron Mountain and Vicinity 113
Iron River and the Ottawa National Forest 121
Ironwood 131
Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon 138
Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale 146
Houghton, Hancock, and Vicinity 150
Copper Harbor and Vicinity 167
Isle Royale 178
Marquette and the Lake Superior Shore 188
Marquette and Vicinity 192
Huron Mountains 207
Munising and Grand Island 217
Pictured Rocks and Grand Marais 227
Seney and Vicinity 237
Whitefish Bay to the Lake Huron Shore 243
Paradise and Vicinity 247
Sault Ste. Marie 256
The Huron Shore 268
Background 279
The Landscape 279
Plants and Animals 283
History 285
Economy and Government 289
People and Culture 291
Arts and Entertainment 292
Essentials 295
Transportation 295
Recreation 300
Food and Accommodations 306
Health and Safety 308
Information and Services 311
Resources 313
Suggested Reading 313
Suggested Movies and Music 315
Internet Resources 315
Visitor Information 316
Index 318
List of Maps 328
Although every effort was made to make sure the information in this book was accurate when going to press, research was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and things may have changed since the time of writing. Be sure to confirm specific details, like opening hours, closures, and travel guidelines and restrictions, when making your travel plans.