{"id":4044,"date":"2020-08-24T18:44:34","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T23:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?p=4044"},"modified":"2021-01-16T09:31:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-16T15:31:29","slug":"12-reasons-to-visit-the-upper-peninsula","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/12-reasons-to-visit-the-upper-peninsula\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Reasons to Visit Michigan&#8217;s Upper Peninsula"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>From the pasties to the Stormy Kromer\u2019s to 906 everything, the Upper Peninsula is unlike anywhere else. Ask any homegrown Yooper (a native of the U.P.) about the place they call home and they\u2019ll tell you it\u2019s God\u2019s Country. And they just might have a point\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home to roughly 311,361 residents (only 3% of Michigan\u2019s population), the 16,377 square miles are packed with untouched wilderness, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, snowmobile trails, and of course, a few dive bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Upper Peninsula will transport you to another world.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849.jpg\" alt=\"lake superior upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-4195 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849-800x600.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 920\/690;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849.jpg\" alt=\"lake superior upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-4195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3849-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The U.P. is full of beauty and a chance to slow down and catch your breath. <\/strong>Downtown cityscapes and bumper-to-bumper traffic are replaced by painted sandstone cliffs and stoplights that blink only yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t had the opportunity to visit the U.P.\u2014or even thought about it for that matter, then you are missing out. <strong>Here are 12 reasons to visit Michigan&#8217;s Upper Peninsula.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>The People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Yoopers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There aren&#8217;t many who can boast about being a Yooper. In terms of Michigan&#8217;s landmass, the U.P. makes up 1\/3 of it, but only 3% of the state\u2019s population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But that 3%? They are tough, resilient, and full of character. They swim in 50-degree lakes without batting an eye. Survive 250+ inches of snow. And do it all with a smile. Most are content, lead simple lives in a way you envy, and adore their home in all seasons. And as much as they\u2019d love for you to recognize the beauty and uniqueness of the area, they\u2019re surely not desperate for you to get there. They\u2019d rather keep their unique and pristine lands a secret. But fear not, they&#8217;ll still always hand you a beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(If you do decide to travel to the U.P., be respectful, leave everywhere better than you left it, and don\u2019t forget your chook.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6933.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4193\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6933.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?attachment_id=4193\" class=\"wp-image-4193 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6933.jpg 648w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6933-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 648px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 648\/864;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6933.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4193\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6933.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?attachment_id=4193\" class=\"wp-image-4193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6933.jpg 648w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6933-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6939.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4194\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6939.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?attachment_id=4194\" class=\"wp-image-4194 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6939.jpg 648w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6939-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 648px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 648\/864;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6939.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4194\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6939.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?attachment_id=4194\" class=\"wp-image-4194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6939.jpg 648w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_6939-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Natural Beauty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Upper Peninsula is downright gorgeous. No matter which area you visit, in whichever season you choose, you will be in awe. A majority is untouched with color you&#8217;ve never thought possible, and that&#8217;s what makes it so unique and memorable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any trip to the U.P. should include a stop along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, a 42-mile stretch of sandstone cliffs as high as 200 feet that look as if they\u2019ve been painted by humans. But nope\u2014it\u2019s the natural, stunning beauty of nature located in Munising, Michigan. \u00a0In addition to sandstone cliffs, you\u2019ll find beaches, waterfalls, and sand dunes making it a true adventurers dream. For more on the best ways to explore Pictured Rocks, read <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/munising-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Two Days in Munising. Michigan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>And the lake Pictured Rocks sits on? Well, that deserves it&#8217;s own number&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"miners castle overlook upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-3787 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"miners castle overlook upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-3787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2258.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lovers leap pictured rocks\" class=\"wp-image-3772 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lovers leap pictured rocks\" class=\"wp-image-3772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2475.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Lake Superior<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up is <strong>Lake Superior, the world\u2019s largest freshwater lake.<\/strong> It\u2019s huge; take Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire, and you\u2019ve got Lake Superior. It\u2019s beautiful; easily the cleanest and clearest of any Great Lake, Or literally any other lake I&#8217;ve ever seen for that matter. It can be angry; waves of 40 feet have been recorded. And it\u2019s cold; she produces the greatest lake effect snows on earth. But you tell me anything more refreshing on a hot summer day\u2026 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 917 miles of shoreline along the Upper Peninsula and whether you\u2019re out on a boat, cruise, kayak, paddleboard, boogie board, or just walking the soft sand shore, she\u2019s one of the best places to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lake superior upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-4045 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"lake superior upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-4045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2095.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Waterfalls<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that all but one of Michigan&#8217;s 300 waterfalls are located in the Upper Peninsula? No matter which area of the U.P. you visit, you&#8217;re likely close to a handful of cascading waters, both big and small. From Tahquaquenon Falls in Paradise to Bond Falls in Paulding and everything in between, there are waterfalls to chase during any season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"tahquamenon falls upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-3766 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"tahquamenon falls upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-3766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3163.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Sunsets<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better place to watch a sunset. Anywhere. Blues, pinks, yellows, oranges\u2014you never know what you&#8217;re going to get. But they are always beautiful. Always captivating. And they always slow you down for a few moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one of the best places to catch a U.P. sunset, read <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/grand-marais-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Day in Grand Marais, Michigan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"upper peninsula sunset\" class=\"wp-image-4067 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"upper peninsula sunset\" class=\"wp-image-4067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1313.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"grand marais michigan sunset\" class=\"wp-image-3806 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-800x533.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"grand marais michigan sunset\" class=\"wp-image-3806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2738_2560x1707-800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Fall Color<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>People may flock to Vermont or upstate New York in the fall, but let me tell you\u2014they\u2019ve got it wrong. It is <em>hard to beat the fall colors in the Upper Peninsula<\/em>. From the yellows to the reds to everything in between, the small-town winding roads have an impeccable view come September. You can\u2019t go wrong making a fall trip and taking your own color tour through the woods. Some of the best days of the year if you\u2019re a regular!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one of the best, most colorful views, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baragacounty.org\/convention-visitors-bureau\/things-to-do\/mt-arvon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Arvon<\/a>, the highest point in the U.P.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"fall color upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-4093 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"fall color upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-4093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_5825.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12063428_10153587129501291_2901662627323209955_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4189\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12063428_10153587129501291_2901662627323209955_n.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?attachment_id=4189\" class=\"wp-image-4189 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12063428_10153587129501291_2901662627323209955_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12063428_10153587129501291_2901662627323209955_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/960;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12063428_10153587129501291_2901662627323209955_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4189\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12063428_10153587129501291_2901662627323209955_n.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?attachment_id=4189\" class=\"wp-image-4189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12063428_10153587129501291_2901662627323209955_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12063428_10153587129501291_2901662627323209955_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12088296_10153587129466291_4204057753454958881_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4190\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12088296_10153587129466291_4204057753454958881_n.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?attachment_id=4190\" class=\"wp-image-4190 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12088296_10153587129466291_4204057753454958881_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12088296_10153587129466291_4204057753454958881_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/960;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12088296_10153587129466291_4204057753454958881_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"4190\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12088296_10153587129466291_4204057753454958881_n.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/?attachment_id=4190\" class=\"wp-image-4190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12088296_10153587129466291_4204057753454958881_n.jpg 720w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/12088296_10153587129466291_4204057753454958881_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Wildlife<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.P. is an ideal habitat for many species. And given how spread out everything is, it can be easy to catch a few animals in their element! Admire the Upper Peninsula wildlife that includes moose, eagles, deer, bears, wolves, coyotes, fox, porcupines, and more. Check out some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.org\/article\/trip-idea\/michigan-destinations-perfect-for-watching-wildlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these areas<\/a> for your best chance at catching a glimpse. And remember, don&#8217;t be stupid. These are wild animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle.jpg\" alt=\"eagle upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-4094 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle-800x600.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle.jpg\" alt=\"eagle upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-4094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Eagle-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Food &amp; Drink<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing you&#8217;re not getting in the Upper Peninsula is luxury. There are no fancy pants menus, getting all dolled up, or pretentious and trendy restaurants. Simply sit down, eat, and drink a beer. You&#8217;ll know every word on the menu. Besides maybe Pasty&#8230; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>Pasties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicken pot pie meets hot pocket for this Upper Peninsula delicacy. Bite into a homemade crust stuffed with beef, potatoes, onion, and rutabaga, with additional ingredients and inclusions based on who is making it for ya. And you must, I mean must have a little ketchup to go with it. Make sure to give one of these a try if it&#8217;s your first time in the U.P.!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pasty upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-3791 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"pasty upper peninsula\" class=\"wp-image-3791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_2385.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Whitefish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The largest freshwater lake in the world is everything you need to know. Big, healthy, and some of the most delicious whitefish around. Get it beer-battered, baked, pan-fried, smoked (my personal favorite), or grilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re over on the east side, don&#8217;t miss <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BrownFisheriesFishHouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brown Fisheries Fish House<\/a>. They serve some of the freshest (caught that morning!) whitefish I&#8217;ve ever had. Read more in <a href=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/paradise-michigan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Day in Paradise, Michigan<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"brown fish house paradise michigan\" class=\"wp-image-3758 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058.jpg 1177w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"brown fish house paradise michigan\" class=\"wp-image-3758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_3058.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Small Town Bars<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Guys, the Upper Peninsula is not a place for the faint of heart. Yoopers can party. For days. So pace yourselves and get ready to do most activities with a beer in hand! This shouldn&#8217;t scare you, it should excite you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll find smalltown bars all over the place with friendly bartenders serving (mostly) welcoming regulars. They&#8217;ll be nice to you\u2014unless you\u2019re a troll (jk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" data-src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235.jpg\" alt=\"houghton michigan\" class=\"wp-image-4192 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235-800x600.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 920\/690;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235.jpg\" alt=\"houghton michigan\" class=\"wp-image-4192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235.jpg 920w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/littlebluebackpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_1235-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. <strong>Hiking<\/strong> &amp; Biking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The great outdoors. There surely is no shortage in the Upper Peninsula come spring, summer, and fall. Bike a variety of trails or low-traffic highways for some of the best biking views you are going to find. The League of American Bicyclists have Houghton and Marquette on the list of top Bicycle Friendly Communities in the nation, and Copper Harbor is a Silver-Level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Find that information, as well as trail options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptravel.com\/recreation\/mountain-biking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. And if you prefer feet to wheels&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hike Escarpment Trail at the Porcupine Mountains to check out Lake of the Clouds. 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Well, it can be a nuisance, but it can also help make for a ton of fun winter days. The winter season is a long one in the U.P., but there are plenty of ways to pass the time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the snow with a day or weekend spent skiing (both downhill and cross country) and snowboarding. The U.P. offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptravel.com\/recreation\/downhill-skiing-snowboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nine ski resorts<\/a> with powdery snow, plenty of adrenaline, and bars, and restaurants to warm up. If you&#8217;re more of the cross country or snowshoe type, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptravel.com\/recreation\/cross-country-skiing-snowshoeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hundreds of trails<\/a> to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptravel.com\/recreation\/snowmobiling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enjoy snowmobiling<\/a>, you&#8217;re probably not going to find anywhere better! Find countless groomed trails and epic scenery to go with it. 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