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Saxon Falls on the Montreal River, Western Upper Peninsula

Saxon Falls on the Montreal River, Western Upper Peninsula

August 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

There are a few Michigan waterfalls in the Western Upper Peninsula that are best viewed from the Wisconsin side of the Montreal River. We’ve shared…

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Menominee North Pier Lighthouse Tours: History and Stunning Views

Menominee North Pier Lighthouse Tours: History and Stunning Views

July 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Over the past few years we’ve been thrilled to see more and more Michigan lighthouse open up to the public for tours. On a recent…

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Michigan Lighthouses and Their Wisconsin Lighthouse Lookalikes

Michigan Lighthouses and Their Wisconsin Lighthouse Lookalikes

January 17, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We don’t always limit our travel to Michigan, but when we do travel out of state we often still find ourselves close to a body…

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Menominee North Pier Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

Menominee North Pier Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

November 23, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Menominee North Pier Lighthouse is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Menominee. The bright red tower marks the point where Lake Michigan and…

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Interstate Falls, Montreal River

Interstate Falls, Montreal River

September 11, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Interstate Falls is one of three large waterfalls located on the Montreal River, between the borders of Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Like Saxon Falls…

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Pemene Falls, Menominee River

Pemene Falls, Menominee River

April 2, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The Menominee River forms the border between Michigan and Wisconsin for roughly 100 miles, and it features several stunning waterfalls on that stretch. We’ve earlier profiled…

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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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J.W. Wells State Park - Camping and More on Lake Michigan's Green Bay

J.W. Wells State Park – Camping and More on Lake Michigan’s Green Bay

March 16, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

On M-35 between Menominee and Cedar River in Menominee County lies one of Michigan’s most beautiful campgrounds in the western Upper Peninsula. Named for an…

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Superior Falls on the Montreal River - Gogebic County

Superior Falls on the Montreal River – Gogebic County

January 23, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

One of several beautiful falls on the Montreal River (which forms the border between Michigan and Wisconsin), and one of two that access to has…

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