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10 Upper Peninsula Roadside Attractions That Are Worth Stopping For

10 Upper Peninsula Roadside Attractions That Are Worth Stopping For

January 12, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Visitors come here from all over to see our waterfalls, forests, trails,…

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Know Before You Go: Michigan State Park Campground Closures for 2025

Know Before You Go: Michigan State Park Campground Closures for 2025

January 9, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Just like we saw in 2024, this year will be a busy one for the Michigan DNR as it continues to address a backlog of…

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An Improved Visitor Experience Is Coming To Miners Falls

An Improved Visitor Experience Is Coming To Miners Falls

January 2, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is home to some of Michigan’s most stunning landscapes, as nearly a million visitors come each year to see its colorful…

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2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

December 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

2024 was another great year for our birdwatching here in Michigan. As we traveled around the state this year we were able to visit more…

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2024 Year in Review: 24 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time

2024 Year in Review: 24 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time

December 26, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

As 2024 winds down it is time for our annual look back at the new places in Michigan we were able to explore this year….

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: The Narnia Trail, a Scenic and Magical Hike in the Upper Peninsula

Michigan Trail Tuesday: The Narnia Trail, a Scenic and Magical Hike in the Upper Peninsula

November 26, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Big Changes Coming at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Big Changes Coming at Tahquamenon Falls State Park

October 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Tahquamenon Falls State Park is one of Michigan’s most visited Upper Peninsula parks, thanks to its large campgrounds, miles of hiking trails, and of course…

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Work Has Finally Started On Opening Michigan's Tallest Waterfall To Public

Work Has Finally Started On Opening Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall To Public

October 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

On October 1st, the Michigan posted a notice that the Houghton Douglass Falls site (also known as Douglass Houghton Falls or Houghton Falls) would be…

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Black Slate Falls on the Slate River: An Easy to Visit Baraga County Waterfall

Black Slate Falls on the Slate River: An Easy to Visit Baraga County Waterfall

September 18, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

We recently shared how to visit and view Quartzite Falls in Baraga County, and today we will take a look at the other waterfall that…

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Ely Falls: A Small Waterfall in a Beautiful Setting in Marquette County

Ely Falls: A Small Waterfall in a Beautiful Setting in Marquette County

September 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Marquette County is home to more than 60 waterfalls, including Dead River Falls, Alder Falls, Yellow Dog Falls, and Morgan Falls. While those waterfalls have…

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