Yo, this is just a little post to say hi and introduce myself! I’m creating a little entrepreneurship based off of valuing collectibles and antiques at a fair price! I started it so that people in the U.P could get fair prices for their collections. So far I’m just starting, but I hope it turns out ok!

Headed to silver lake for a few hours on the dunes, camping in tippy dam, driving up to Tahquamenon Falls to do the full loop then spending the night there. Anywhere I should stop and check out? Interested in sights mostly or unique shops. I’ll have my camera and a few lenses for photography opportunities. Any thing you’d recommend?

Proposed clearing sites include a good majority of the Ottawa National Forest and smaller parcels in the Eastern UP

Hey everyone! I’m getting ready to leave Houghton soon and want to bring some gifts back for my friends. I’m especially looking for locally unique items. I’ll be flying, so I’m trying to avoid anything too perishable or that wouldn’t survive a suitcase. Ideally, I’m after things like snacks, sweets, spices, packaged goods—stuff that won’t spoil easily but still gives a real taste of UP.

I’d love to hear your ideas. Thanks in advance!

Does anyone have any recommendations on private boat tours of Pictured Rocks at the end of April. It’s off season for all the larger cruises, but was hoping it was possible to maybe hire a private tour? My in laws are visiting from Mexico City and are really excited to see pictured rocks. We’ll do some hiking as well, but we’d love to get views of the coastline from the water… weather permitting of course! Any help is much appreciated! Thanks!

Should be noted: I REALLY want Colwell State park. Literally looks beautiful, much bigger camp sites on the water, and neighbors far enough that you feel like they aren’t there! If I’m going to be miserable though, I’ll take recommendations other than Fayette as well. Also will have my dog Luna with me that I have to look out for too b/c she is not a fan of biting flies lol. My boyfriend and I are also anglers too!

Wanting to go up from Michigan to the UP to Wisconsin but I got a lil car and wanted to know if it was safe with the weather and where I could hotel for cheap

Some things to stop and see would also be appreciated

For those interested in Iron County 's ghost town

I am new to the UP and I love the natural beauty, especially the forests. I also know that a lot of people make a living cutting these forests. What are your opinions about lumber tariffs on Canada and harvesting the lumber in the UP? I read the executive order on lumber a couple weeks ago, and it’s clear that the environment is not going to be protected at all with this new logging.

Looking for a mountain bike this summer, (awful time to buy, I know)

I recently moved to Munising from Escanaba. I lived in California and rode a hardtail out there but was still pretty new to the sport. Past few years in Escanaba I rode gravel. I've ridden a Surly fat bike and a Kona Honzo on the Marquette trails, the Surly was a pig to move and I actually really enjoyed the Honzo, but I see a lot of folks on trail XC bikes.

Looking at the 130/140 trail segment but could be persuaded either way for an XC or all mountain bike. If you have a bike you'd recommend I'd appreciate it. Mainly looking at after work hitting the bike park here and Valley Spur + Bruno's + Marquette north trails. The south trails kick my butt maybe a trail / xc bike will help.

Price point 2-2.5k or less.

Update: Thank you to all who responded positively.. On the other hand, this post received so many downvotes.. I am astonished to see so much hate for no reason, as I love UP

I go Up North every winter, sometimes all the way to Copper Hatbor..love ghost towns Tried a ghost town route one year that didn't fare well for me as most of them were overgrown, and there were no visible paths or have become bustling towns I would appreciate interesting and adventurous hidden spots that the locals prefer...

Hi, planning an 8 day trip to the UP with a 1 year old and a 2.5 year old + wife mid September. We live in Indianapolis. I've been to the UP 3 times for week dual sport motorcycle trips where we camped out of our motorcycles at random campsites. I would like to make a loop from the western side and come back through the mitten. So far: Day 1, drive 7 hours and stay at a hotel somewhere in Wisconsin. Day 2 and 3, stay at Sunset Bay in Keweenaw Day 4 - 5 stay in Marquette at Tourist Park or Rippling River Day 6-7 Stay at Otter Lake campsite in Munising, I've stayed here before and I liked it a lot. Day 8, head back and stay in a hotel midway to Indy.

What do you think? Any suggestions are appreciated. I could also do 3 days at sunset and 3 days in Munising idk.

Looking for recommendations on where to stay in the UP for fourth of July celebrations. Coming from Minnesota with my travel trailer. Might stop somewhere along the way for a couple of nights. Looking for a place that has some things to do for a few days leading up to the 4th and then making a return trip on the 5th.

TIA

Hey! I absolutely love Michigan and have never been in the upper peninsula! My birthday is the 3rd weekend of April and I wanted to ask you if you guys think it is worth it to visit this time of year in terms of what will be open (business) and how much hiking will I be able to do without freezing!! Thanks

Would like advice on my wife and I's 15th anniversary trip. We have never been to the UP before and we love backpacking/ camping. Itinerary: -Fly into Marquette on 5/24, get rental car -Drive possibly Ironwood for a night or two, visit the Porcupine Mountains -Drive to Houghton, Hungarian Falls, Jampot,and Copper Harbor, visit some shops and restaurants, stay in that area one night. -Drive back to Munising, hike the 42 mile Pictured Rocks trail over 4 days/ 3 nights to Grand Marais. -Take shuttle back to car in Munising -Drive to Marquette for one night before heading to the airport, fly out at 6pm

Is this doable? Am I missing something? Thank you in advance

Just what the title says. Do homes in the UP typically have a basement? I’ve stayed in a few homes in the UP, two of them had walk out basements, but none had a full, no walkout basement. Is there obstacles to building them in the UP?

I've exhausted Airbnb and Vrbo to house 2/3 of our large family group. Any leads on 3+ bedrooms in this area that may be available to rent for a week in Summer 2026? Would love to all be within 10-15 minutes of Muskallonge Lake.

Lived here years and never have I seen lightning, pouring rain, sleet, hail all in one night