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Muskallonge State Park - Camping and Outdoor Recreation in a Secluded Setting

Muskallonge State Park – Camping and Outdoor Recreation in a Secluded Setting

September 21, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

It takes a bit of work to get to Muskallonge State Park, a hidden gem in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that is 28 miles…

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Van Riper State Park - Camping and Recreation on the Shores of Lake Michigamme in Marquette County

Van Riper State Park – Camping and Recreation on the Shores of Lake Michigamme in Marquette County

September 17, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to more than a dozen stunning state parks. We recently profiled Bewabic State Park in the Western U.P., and we’ve…

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Bewabic State Park - Camping and Outdoor Recreation in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula

Bewabic State Park – Camping and Outdoor Recreation in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula

September 5, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

One of our favorite state parks in the Upper Peninsula, and one we consider a “hidden gem,” is Bewabic State Park near Crystal Falls. At…

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Piers Gorge and Misicot Falls - Menominee River State Recreation Area

Piers Gorge and Misicot Falls – Menominee River State Recreation Area

September 3, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

One of the most beautiful areas in the Western Upper Peninsula is Piers Gorge, a state recreation area south of Norway that features waterfalls, hiking…

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Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park in St. Ignace

Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park in St. Ignace

August 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

French missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette had a big hand in founding and developing two of the most important cities in the Eastern Upper Peninsula…

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Haymeadow Falls and Campground - A Serene Waterfall in the Hiawatha National Forest

Haymeadow Falls and Campground – A Serene Waterfall in the Hiawatha National Forest

August 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Nestled in the Hiawatha National Forest northeast of Rapid River, visitors will find a serene and peaceful waterfall on Haymeadow Creek as well as a…

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North Ottawa Dunes - Beautiful Hiking Trails in Ottawa County

North Ottawa Dunes – Beautiful Hiking Trails in Ottawa County

August 11, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan’s shoreline on Lake Michigan offers many opportunities to view and even hike on majestic sand dunes. The beauty of locations like Sleeping Bear Dunes,…

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Rock River Falls - A Wilderness Waterfall in Alger County

Rock River Falls – A Wilderness Waterfall in Alger County

August 7, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Among the most secluded as well as the most beautiful falls in Michigan, Rock River Falls is nestled deep in the woods of the Hiawatha…

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Whitefish Falls - An Incredible Waterfall Near Trenary in Alger County

Whitefish Falls – An Incredible Waterfall Near Trenary in Alger County

August 6, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Whitefish Falls is a waterfall gem that often gets overlooked when visiting the Upper Peninsula. When we first visited in 2009, we had directions but…

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Silver River Falls - A Roadside Waterfall in the Keweenaw Peninsula

Silver River Falls – A Roadside Waterfall in the Keweenaw Peninsula

August 5, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

A trip to the Keweenaw Peninsula can easily include several waterfalls reached within less than five minutes’ work. One of the easiest waterfalls to get…

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