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Top Things to Do in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Revel in nature, set off on an active adventure and explore maritime heritage in the land north of the Mackinac Bridge—the UP. Popular destinations include Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park and Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Fall Journey to Michigan's Upper Peninsula
If you like vacation destinations packed with hiking trails and waterfalls but not too many people, our senior editor found just the right place.
Getaway in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
The three largest Great Lakes (Huron, Michigan and Superior) lap against the shores of the upper arm of Michigan, where beauty and bounty feel timeless.
4 Getaway Destinations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Just north of the Straits of Mackinac sits Michigan's lush Upper Peninsula, a woods-and-water wilderness that sprawls over more than 16,350 square miles. Check out our ideas for exploring the Eastern UP, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Autumn Getaway to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula
Blazing trees and Lake Superior lore color the quiet of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Sault Ste. Marie Celebrates Its 350th Birthday
Sault Ste. Marie, often called The Soo, celebrates its status as Michigan's oldest city with historic attractions, river excursions and the maritime engineering marvel of the Soo Locks.
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Take A Wild and Watery Getaway to Marquette, Michigan

For most people, it takes a long drive to reach Marquette, on Michigan's wild and watery Upper Peninsula—and that's exactly the allure.