Skip the Drive: You Can Soar Over Michigan’s Peak Fall Foliage on These Chairlifts
Experience Michigan's breathtaking fall colors from high above the trees. Explore 8 scenic resort chairlift rides across the Upper and Lower Peninsulas this autumn.
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Can Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Go for the Three-Peat? Vote to Keep the U.P. at #1 for Best Fall Foliage
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is once again nominated for Best Destination for Fall Foliage in USA Today’s 10Best poll. Having claimed the top spot in 2024 and 2025, the U.P. is aiming for a three-peat. Vote daily through Sept. 7!
The Oldest Known Trees in Michigan Are Older Than You Think
Some of Michigan’s oldest trees are believed to be about 1,400 years old and grow along Lake Michigan cliffs.
The Abandoned Mill Route: A Romp in the Keweenaw
A little circle of highways in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula takes you by many abandoned mills, mines, towns, and various other buildings. Details and location are here...
Once One of the Grandest U.P. Hotels: Dickinson Hotel, 1937-1987
Operating for 50 years since 1937, this landmark hotel was DEMOLISHED in 1987. Here's a look at the old Dickinson Hotel in Iron Mountain...
Michigan Has 12,000 Black Bears…Yes, Even Down Here
Picture this: you're out in the Upper Peninsula, enjoying nature, when you spot a black bear. What should you do next?
Jeep the Mac Returns With Mackinac Bridge Crossing
After a hiatus, Jeep the Mac returns with its iconic bridge crossing, drawing Jeep lovers north for a weekend of trails, events, and community.
DNR Confirms First Ever Cougar Hit by a Car in Michigan
A cougar was hit by a vehicle in Michigan for the first time ever, according to state wildlife officials. The DNR confirmed the incident through DNA testing after a driver in Houghton County struck the animal.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Voted Best U.S. Destination for Snow Three Years in a Row
From stunning landscapes to thrilling activities like ice racing and ski jumping tournaments, this Michigan location has once again been voted the No. 1 destination for snow in the U.S.
This Is Michigan’s Most Dangerous Road
While Michiganders love to complain about potholes, one remote road near Copper Harbor has been officially named the state’s worst