Tahquamenon Falls
The U.P.’s most famous falls: an amber upper drop 200 feet wide, plus five smaller lower cascades, inside Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
The wild north, one trail at a time
Chase the falls across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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A practical field guide for one very big peninsula.
190+waterfall guides across the U.P.
1,700miles of Great Lakes shoreline
4 seasonswith a different way to explore
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Every guide on the site, by topic — waterfalls, places to stay, parks, events, and more.
Featured falls
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30%
of Michigan’s land mass, with room to experience nature at its fullest.
Welcome to God’s Country
A big peninsula with a small-town soul.
The Upper Peninsula is famous for its beauty: majestic waterfalls, scenic overlooks, and magnificent Lake Superior at its edge. Stretching more than 300 miles, it holds about 30 percent of Michigan’s land but only 3 percent of its population.
That openness is part of the magic. Locals—Yoopers—carry Finnish, Swedish, Italian, and many other traditions into the food, stories, and communities visitors find along the way.
Signature places
See all attractions →Build the trip around a landmark.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Mineral-streaked sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, and more than 40 miles of Lake Superior shoreline.
Porcupine Mountains
A vast Lake Superior wilderness of ridgelines, old forest, backcountry trails, and the Lake of the Clouds overlook.
Keweenaw Peninsula
Copper-country history, rugged shoreline, mountain-bike trails, lighthouses, and a road that ends at Lake Superior.
Soo Locks
Watch Great Lakes freighters rise or fall 21 feet as they move between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.
Destination highlights are summarized from public visitor information. Always verify hours, fees, and access before traveling.
State parks
All state parks →Wild places with a campground nearby.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Tahquamenon Falls State Park spans nearly 50,000 acres and more than 13 miles of Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula, centered on…
Fayette Historic State Park
Fayette Historic State Park blends history and nature on the shores of Big Bay de Noc, on Lake Michigan's southern Upper…
Lake Gogebic State Park
Lake Gogebic State Park sits on the western shore of Lake Gogebic in the heart of the Ottawa National Forest and is described by…
Attractions
All attractions →Springs, dunes, and island days.
Mackinac Island: The Car-Free Island Guide
Mackinac Island visitor guide: the car-free island in the Straits of Mackinac — Fort Mackinac (1780), the Grand Hotel’s 660-foot…
Kitchitikipi – Big Spring
Kitchitikipi (Big Spring) is the largest freshwater spring in Michigan. Visit this fascinating destination as part of your Upper…
Grand Sable Dunes
The Grand Sable Dunes are located north of Munising, Michigan and cover 5 miles of coast along Lake Superior in the Pictured…
Events & seasons
All upcoming events →On the calendar.
Haunted Ship — Nightmare on Water Street
The 6th annual haunted ship aboard the Museum Ship Valley Camp — horror-movie legends brought to life throughout the freighter. Under-12s…
Queen City Trick or Trot 10K/5K
Halloween-themed downtown race day — a 10K (the UP 10K Championship), a 5K, and a Kids Monster Mile, part of the Run The UP Challenge…
41 North Film Festival
Four days of award-winning independent film at Michigan Tech's Rozsa Center — free and open to the public, with filmmakers on hand.
Dates come from organizers’ public listings — confirm before traveling. For leaf season, see the fall color guide.
Places to stay
All places to stay →Pick a base camp for the trip.
Cozy Cabins in the Upper Peninsula for a Weekend Getaway
A guide to cozy U.P. cabin rentals — lakeside cottages, Lake Superior cabins, and riverside log cabins for a weekend getaway.
Best Resorts in the Upper Peninsula for Families
A family-focused look at U.P. resorts — lakefront hotels, wilderness lodges, and casino hotels from Ironwood to Drummond Island.
Alger Falls Motel
Alger Falls Motel in Munising offers 16 updated rooms plus two housekeeping cottages with full kitchens, near Pictured Rocks.
Property availability and amenities change. Use official lodging pages and contact hosts directly before booking.
Areas
All 14 city hubs →Pick your basecamp.
MarquetteLake Superior · Breweries · Presque Isle
MunisingPictured Rocks · Waterfalls
HoughtonMichigan Tech · Keweenaw base
IronwoodSki resorts · Black River falls
Sault Ste. MarieSoo Locks · St. Marys River
EscanabaLake Michigan beaches
St. IgnaceBridge views · Island ferries
ManistiqueKitch-iti-kipi · Lake Michigan
NewberryTahquamenon basecamp
Iron MountainSki jump · Piers Gorge
OntonagonPorkies gateway
Copper HarborIsle Royale ferries · Biking
ParadiseTahquamenon · Whitefish Point
Grand MaraisDunes · Agate beaches
Map
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Every waterfall and attraction pinned across the peninsula — filter by type, or pick a city hub to see what’s within reach.
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Stories
All stories →Fresh from the field.
Munising's Easiest Waterfalls: Alger, Wagner & Miners
Three easy Munising falls — a roadside cascade, a hemlock-grove stroll, and one short Pictured Rocks trail — in a single relaxed afternoon. Munising Falls is closed until further notice.
Late October in the U.P.: After the Leaves Fall
Peak color has passed and the crowds have gone, but bare trees, open views, and three reliable waterfalls make late October one of the U.P.'s best quiet weeks.
Dead River Falls: A Rugged Gorge Classic Near Marquette
Three major drops and 90 feet of descent in a rugged half-mile gorge minutes from Marquette — steep, wild, and best taken slowly in late October.
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