Agate Falls Agate Falls is located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River and is one of the most beautiful cascading falls in all of Upper Michigan. The falls are created as the river drops over an extended shelf of sandstone ledges. The resulting waterfall is a broad band of interlacing cascades and small falls nearly 40 feet high. This …
Baraga State Park Baraga State Park is located next to scenic Keweenaw Bay of Lake Superior. Baraga State Park is situated a quarter mile south of Baraga along US-41. Camping is available at 115 grassy sites or in the park’s minicabin or tepee. The park now includes five pull through campsites and 20 and 30 amp electrical service. The park is great for …
Brimley State Park Brimley State Park is located along the beautiful shore of Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay near Sault Ste. Marie. It is also one of the oldest state parks in the Upper Peninsula. Brimley State Park was established in 1923 when the Village of Brimley gave the DNR the park 38 acres. The remaining acreage was acquired through purchase or …
Blackrocks Brewery Founded in 2010, Blackrocks Brewery distributes their beer across the Upper Peninsula. They also have a pub located in Marquette, Michigan. Blackrocks Brewery is very involved in the local community and they feature live music most nights at their pub. Stop in for a brew and to chat with the locals, or visit your Upper Michigan grocery store and …
Riverside Pizzeria Since 1946 Riverside Pizzeria has been serving the same award-winning pizza in Iron River, Michigan and now in Green Bay West. They bake each pie in stone deck ovens for a crispy cracker crust and freshly prepare the original sweet and tangy sauce daily. This is a pizza approved across generations and celebrated throughout the Upper Peninsula. This …
Grand Sable Dunes The Grand Sable Dunes are located north of Munising, Michigan off of scenic Highway 58. They cover a 5 mile stretch of coast along Lake Superior in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The massive dunes rise 300 feet above the water below. These beautiful sand dunes are more than just a great spot for a photo opportunity. …
Copper Peak Adventure Ride The Copper Peak Adventure Ride is one of the top highlights to visit in the Ironwood area and all of Upper Michigan. There is a chairlift that takes you 810 feet up onto the top of the hill (a 360 foot copper-bearing volcanic outcrop). Then visitors take an exciting 18-story elevator ride to the main observation deck. If you …
Lake of the Clouds Description: Lake of the Clouds is one of the premier hiking spots in not only the Porcupine Mountains State Park, but in all of Michigan. Walk only a short distance over a beautiful trail that winds through the woods or take the ADA access trail to the escarpment and view the majesty of the Lake of the Clouds …
Northern Waters Adventures Northern Waters Adventures has guided sea kayak trips on Lake Superior for 15 years. Trust NWA’s experience for safe guiding, instruction, kayak rentals and sales. No kayak experience is required for most trips. Try our Guided Day Trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore or Grand Island Recreational Area. Paddle under multi-colored towering cliffs, inside sea caves, through …
Porcupine Mountains State Park Porcupine Mountains State Park is located 15 miles west of Ontonagon in Upper Michigan. This is the largest State Park in all of Michigan and its 60,000 acres make it one of the few remaining large wilderness areas in the Midwest. Towering virgin timber, secluded lakes, and miles of wild rivers and streams make a visit to the …