The Upper Peninsula was actually granted to Michigan to settle a dispute with Ohio over the area now known as Toledo. You can check out the Toledo War to learn more. So Michigan got the Upper Peninsula and Ohio got Toledo. It took awhile for people to figure out who got the better dea...
Nestled in the heart of the Great Lakes region, the Midwest state of Michigan lies in the north of the Untied States on the border with Canada. Home to more than 12,000 lakes and more beaches than the country's entire Atlantic coastline, it’s made up of
The Upper Peninsula offers not only thebest snowmobiling in Michiganbut the best snowmobiling east of the Rocky Mountains. It has the deepest and best snow and on top of that amenities like lodging, gas stations and restaurants are close to the trails. The trail system in the U.P. is vast...
Go dog sledding in the U.P. — the best place to mush in Michigan! Ask anyone what it’s like to go dog sledding in the Upper Peninsula and you will hear over and over that it was the best time ever! The exhilaration of gliding down a snowy trail pulled by a team of happy, eye...
The Best Up North – Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan Featured Northern Michigan Best Up North Site — Summer 2020 Mackinac Island Best Up North One of the best ways to visit Mackinac Island is to find yourself a place to stay on the island and experience the relaxed charm of Mackinac....
Have been back many times and can100% vouch for it being a very romantic spot in Michigan! Here'sThrillist's praisefor Old Mission Peninsula: Conventional Michigander wisdom is to abscond by ferry to the stuck-in-amber historical charms of Mackinac Island. Leave that for the kids and retir...
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The best places to travel in May in the US Aug 21, 2023 • 3 min read Big cities, a car-free island, national parks, and more. By Kimberly Peiffer 9 stellar stargazing experiences in the US to book now Mar 27, 2023 • 5 min read A ni...
From Small Towns to Big Cities in the U.P. and Lower Peninsula these are Michigan's best places to get a flavorful steak. Gallery Credit: Nate Reed Elizabeth's Chop House 113 S Front St, Marquette, MI 49855 Google Street View Elizabeth's Chop House 113 S Front St, Marquette, MI 49855...
When you ask Michigan bikers where the best place is to ride motorcycles in their state, their answer is quick — the Upper Peninsula. Why the Upper Peninsula is Michigan’s premier motorcycling destination There are lots of reasons motorcyclists put the U.P. at the top of their Michigan ...