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The Best Attractions In Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula

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Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary

Swedetown Ski Trails

Hunter's Point Park

Presque Isle River

Bond Falls

Ontonagon Township Park

Lake Gogebic State Park

Copper Peak

Adventure Mining Company

Lake of the Clouds

Porcupine Mountains State Park

Black River Harbor Recreation Area

ABR Trails

Nara Nature Park

McLain State Park

The Upper Peninsula , also known as Upper Michigan, is the northern of the two major peninsulas that make up the U.S. state of Michigan. The peninsula is bounded on the north by Lake Superior, on the east by the St. Marys River, on the southeast by Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and on the southwest by Wisconsin. Upper Peninsula counties also include nearby islands such as Grand, Drummond, Mackinac, and Bois Blanc, and more distant Isle Royale. The Upper Peninsula contains 29% of the land area of Michigan but just 3% of its total population. Residents are frequently called Yoopers and have a strong regional identity. Large numbers of French Canadian, Fi...
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The Best Attractions In Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula

1. Brockway Mountain Drive Copper Harbor
Brockway Mountain Drive is an 8.883-mile scenic roadway just west of Copper Harbor in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the United States. Drivers can access the road from state highway M-26 on either end near Eagle Harbor to the west or Copper Harbor to the east in the Keweenaw Peninsula. The drive runs along the ridge of Brockway Mountain on the Keweenaw Fault and climbs to 1,320 feet above sea level, 720 feet above the surface of Lake Superior. Several viewpoints along the route allow for panoramas of Copper Harbor, Lake Superior, and undeveloped woodland. On a clear day, Isle Royale is visible approximately 50 miles in distance from the top of the mountain. Brockway Mountain was named for Daniel D. Brockway, one of the pioneer residents of the area. The road was constructed by the cou...
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2. Porcupine Mountains State Park Ontonagon
The Porcupine Mountains, or Porkies, are a group of small mountains spanning the northwestern Upper Peninsula of Michigan in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties, near the shore of Lake Superior. The Porcupine Mountains were named by the native Ojibwa people, supposedly because their silhouette had the shape of a crouching porcupine. They are home to the most extensive stand of old growth northern hardwood forest in North America west of the Adirondack Mountains, spanning at least 31,000 acres . In these virgin forests, sugar maple, American basswood, eastern hemlock, and yellow birch are the most abundant tree species. The area is part of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
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3. Bond Falls Ontonagon
4. Lake of the Clouds Ontonagon
Lake of the Clouds is a lake located in Ontonagon County in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan within the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The lake is situated in a valley between two ridges in the Porcupine Mountains. Surrounded by virgin wilderness and stunning vistas, the lake is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and fishermen.The lake is a prominent feature of the park, and can be viewed at the Lake of the Clouds Overlook at the west terminus of former Michigan highway M-107. The state park occasionally hosts a nighttime sky watch at the lake. The lake is fed from the east end by the Carp River Inlet and the outflow from the western end is the Carp River, which empties into Lake Superior on the boundary between Ontonagon and Gogebic County.
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5. Copper Peak Ironwood
Copper Peak is a ski flying hill designed by Lauren Larsen and located in Ironwood, Michigan, United States. It was built in 1969 and inaugurated one year later. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971. The site is currently used as a summer tourist attraction.
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6. Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary Copper Harbor
7. Hunter's Point Park Copper Harbor
The Hunters Point social uprising broke out in the Hunters Point neighborhood of San Francisco on the night of September 27, 1966, after San Francisco Police Department officer Alvin Johnson shot and killed Matthew Johnson, a teenager who was fleeing the scene of a stolen car. The National Guard and California Highway Patrol were deployed late that night by Governor Pat Brown, and martial law was imposed until October 1.
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8. Presque Isle River Ontonagon
The New Presque Isle Light was built in 1870, at Presque Isle, Michigan, east of Grand Lake , and sits on the namesake peninsula. It is one of 149 lighthouses in Michigan, more than any other state. Because of changing shoreline particularly, or alternatively deterioration of the original building, it is not uncommon for a replacement lighthouse to be placed in the vicinity of an earlier light, in this case, the Old Presque Isle Light.
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9. ABR Trails Ironwood
10. Swedetown Ski Trails Calumet
11. McLain State Park Hancock Michigan
F.J. McLain State Park is a 443-acre state park on the Keweenaw Peninsula in Houghton County, Michigan. It is located on M-203 halfway between Hancock and Calumet.
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12. Ontonagon Township Park Ontonagon
Ontonagon County is a county in the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 6,780, making it Michigan's third-least populous county. The county seat is Ontonagon. The county was set off in 1843, and organized in 1848. Its territory had been organized as part of Chippewa and Mackinac counties. With increasing population in the area, more counties were organized. After Ontonagon was organized, it was split to create Gogebic County.The county is named after the Ontonagon River. The name is said to be derived from an Ojibwe language word Nondon-organ, meaning hunting river. A French transliteration, Nantounagon, identified the river on a 1670 French map. Alternatively, it is said to be derived from the Ojibwa onagon, which means di...
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13. Black River Harbor Recreation Area Bessemer Michigan
The Black River is a 41.1-mile-long river on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan, flowing mostly in Gogebic County into Lake Superior at 46°40′03″N 90°02′57″W. Its source at 46°18′54″N 90°01′15″W is a boreal wetland on the border with Iron County, Wisconsin. The northern section of the river, 14 miles within the boundaries of the Ottawa National Forest, was designated a National Wild and Scenic River in 1992. At the Lake Superior mouth of the Black River is Black River Harbor, a former fishing station where commercial fishermen brought in cargoes of lake trout. The North Country Trail crosses the river here via a suspension footbridge.
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14. Nara Nature Park Houghton
15. Lake Gogebic State Park Marenisco
US Highway 2 is a component of the United States Numbered Highway System that connects Everett, Washington, to the Upper Peninsula of the US state of Michigan, with a separate segment that runs from Rouses Point, New York, to Houlton, Maine. In Michigan, the highway runs through the UP in two segments as a part of the state trunkline highway system, entering the state at Ironwood and ending at St. Ignace; in between, US 2 briefly traverses the state of Wisconsin. As one of the major transportation arteries in the UP, US 2 is a major conduit for traffic through the state and neighboring northern Midwest states. Two sections of the roadway are included as part of the Great Lakes Circle Tours, and other segments are listed as state-designated Pure Michigan Byways. There are several memorial h...
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Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula Videos

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Michigan

Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Michigan

Why visit Michigan? In two words: diverse beauty. Michigan’s extraordinarily beautiful places range from beaches and sand dunes, to forests and farm lands, to tens of thousands of lakes, some of which contain islands where horses and bicycles are the only means of transportation. In fact, in Michigan, you are never more than a few hours from a Great Lake, of which the state has four. Apple trees, blueberry farms, and cherry festivals are notorious in Michigan.

Now that I've whet your appetite, let me give you a few specific places in Michigan that you'll absolutely want to go visit. Whether you've been to Michigan before or are thinking about taking a trip for the first time, you won't want to miss these incredible spots.

#1.Mackinac Island
#2.Marquette
#3.Detroit
#4.Frankenmuth
#5.Munising and the Pictured Rocks National Seashore
#6.Sleeping Bear National Dunes Lakeshore, Glen Arbor
#7.Ann Arbor
#8.Muskegon
#9.Petoskey
#10.Isle Royal National Park

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Ghost Town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Super IGA Store near Watson, Michigan. Located in Marquette, County near Delta County. A very remote area in my opinion this building is located on a County road. As it has been stated a number of times in the comments. THIS PROPERTY HAS AN OWNER. DO NOT attempt to enter the property or trespass in any way. The local residents do not consider it a ghost town either. When we drove through we were coming from the general direction of Escanaba and headed to Marquette. We ended up taking this scenic drive through the area. I wanted to post this to preserve a bit of history.

Upper Peninsula Travel Diary || Northern Michigan US

Enjoy the GORGEOUS scenery the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has to offer!! I had so much fun on my early trip with my family, I hope you enjoy seeing what we did!

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I'm Alison and I'm married to an amazing guy named Luke. We're currently trying to get pregnant, and we're trusting God on this journey. Oh and my favorite animal is my German Shorthaired Pointer Sadie! I love connecting with other women because I think community and supporting one another is very important. If you have any video suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments!

Great Getaways 1606 Scenic Byway 2 (Upper Peninsula MI) [Full Episode]

Our tour of the U.S. 2 scenic byway continues as we leave Manistique and continue West to Iron Mountain. Stops along the way include Fayette State Park, Big Bay De Noc and a trip to the top of Michigan’s oldest ski hill.

South Haven | Under the Radar | Pure Michigan

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South Haven is one of Michigan's best boating communities. Vibrant year-round, the town is a quintessential, classic beachtown. Featuring the world's largest musical fountain, a boardwalk, beautiful beaches, lighthouses, a historic downtown and much more, South Haven is a town that you'll never want to leave. Even though some of it's best features are present in the summer, be sure to check out the town in the Fall for an equally beautiful and unique experience.

Ep. 8: Exploring Michigan's Wild Upper Peninsula

We drive Grace, our 2004 Peterbilt 387 semi, across the Mighty Mackinaw Bridge into Michigan's Upper Peninsula (the UP). We visit Tahquamenon Falls and take in the beauty of her copper-colored waters, then continue on north to the town of Munising on the shores of Lake Huron. There, we find a place to camp for the night at Otter Lake, then meet friends in Munising and rent a pontoon boat for the afternoon. We cruise out onto the waters of Lake Huron and take in the beauty of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

We want to thank our friends Chris and Barb, who have the YouTube channel Midlife Journey, for organizing this trip and lining up the boat.

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Where We Begin by Willford (featuring Sebastian S)
Happiness by Bensound bensound.com
Good for You by THBD
Bright Future by Silent Partner

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THINGS TO DO IN MICHIGAN!!! || Episode 11 || Our Tour of Michigan: ROUND 1

Hello from our 2nd stop on our 'round the world trip, Michigan!!

For the last 3 weeks we've been spending our time touring our home state of Michigan (aka the Mitten State, high five!). We've been enjoying time and boding with family before we ship out to see the rest of the world in August. This episode we talk about our adventures on the beaches of West Michigan, a day on Mackinac Island, the crystal clear waters of Torch Lake, we met some new AWESOME friends, toured Crossroads Village. PLUS, we talk about our new website and blog!

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Wilderness State Park | Under the Radar | Pure Michigan

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Wilderness State Park is one of those iconic parks that almost defines Michigan wilderness; it's the natural world at its best, and its here for all of us to support and enjoy. The park is only 10 miles west of Mackinac City, almost in the shadows of the Mackinac bridge. With over 26 miles of shoreline, rustic cabins, and over 250 campsites, Wilderness State Park is a site to behold.

10 things you need to eat (and drink) in Michigan

Whether you’re visiting Michigan for a football game, road trip or magnificent sights, no trip to the state is complete without some of the food and drink Michiganders enjoy. The Midwest is known for its comfort food, and Michigan surely shouldn't be left out.

From cheesy pizza and sweet cocktails in Detroit to fudge and meat-filled pasties in the Upper Peninsula, here’s what you should fill up on in the Mitten State.

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