Bond Falls is one of the most impressive waterfalls in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula. Located near Paulding in Ontonagon County, the falls spread across a wide rocky section of the Middle Branch of the Ontonagon River, creating multiple cascades, powerful flow, and changing views from one overlook to the next.
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Palms Brook State Park Kitch-iti-kipi
Kitch-iti-kipi, also known as the Big Spring, is one of the most unusual natural attractions in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Located in Palms Book State Park near Manistique, this large freshwater spring is known for its clear blue-green water, drifting trout, and self-operated observation raft that lets visitors glide out over the spring.
Manistique Michigan
Exploring Manistique Michigan in Early Spring Manistique, Michigan makes a great Upper Peninsula stop if you enjoy lighthouse views, shoreline walks, small-town discoveries, and a mix of interesting roadside and waterfront scenes. What started as a quick weekend route through the area turned into a chance to slow down and explore the Lake Michigan shoreline, … Read more
Lakenenland Sculpture Park
Lakenenland Sculpture Park in Marquette County, Michigan
Lakenenland Sculpture Park is one of the most unexpected and entertaining stops in Upper Michigan. Located about 15 miles east of Marquette, this outdoor art park features more than 100 welded scrap-metal sculptures spread across 37.5 acres of wooded property.
It is the kind of place that feels part roadside attraction, part art park, and part Upper Peninsula oddity in the best possible way. Whether you visit in summer or winter, Lakenenland is a fun stop for photography, wandering, and seeing something completely different from the usual waterfalls and overlooks.
Old IGA Store in Watson Michigan
Old IGA Store in Watson Michigan
My husband and I took an extra-long motorcycle ride from Green Bay, Wisconsin to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula a few years back. We stumbled upon this beautiful old IGA store in Watson Michigan.
Millie Mine Bat Viewing Site and Trail
The Millie Mine Bat Viewing Site and trail system is an easy and interesting stop in Iron Mountain, Michigan. It combines local mining history, a short walking trail, scenic views, and the unusual chance to watch bats emerge from an old mine at dusk during the right time of year.
If you are looking for a place to stretch your legs on an Upper Michigan road trip or want something a little different from the usual scenic stop, Millie Mine is worth knowing about.
Big Red Lighthouse Marquette
Big Red Lighthouse in Marquette, Michigan
Big Red Lighthouse in Marquette, Michigan, is one of the most recognizable landmarks along this stretch of Lake Superior. Officially known as the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse, it sits high above the rocky shoreline and adds a striking historic focal point to the harbor.
With its red exterior, elevated setting, and connection to Marquette’s shipping history, it is an easy stop to add to a day of exploring the waterfront. It is especially appealing for photographers, lighthouse lovers, and anyone interested in Upper Michigan history.
Grand Island Michigan Ice Caves
Grand Island Ice Caves Near Munising, Michigan The Grand Island Ice Caves near Munising, Michigan are one of the most dramatic winter sights along the Lake Superior shoreline. During particularly cold winters, massive curtains of ice form along the cliffs of Grand Island, creating frozen walls, caves, and towering formations that can reach over 100 … Read more
Fayette Michigan Historic Town
Fayette Historic Townsite in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Fayette Historic Townsite is one of the most fascinating historic locations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Located along the shoreline of Big Bay de Noc on Lake Michigan, this preserved industrial town tells the story of iron smelting, immigrant workers, and life in a remote company town during the late 1800s.
Today, the former industrial community is preserved as part of Fayette Historic State Park, where visitors can walk through restored buildings, explore the massive stone blast furnaces, and enjoy one of the most scenic harbors in the region.
Sand Point Lighthouse Escanaba Michigan
Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan
Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, Michigan, is a scenic and easy stop along the northern shore of Lake Michigan. Located inside Ludington Park, this historic lighthouse combines waterfront views, local history, and one of the most photogenic landmarks in the Escanaba area.
Paulding Lights Upper Michigans Unexplainable Phenomenon
The Paulding Light is one of the best-known mysteries in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Found near Watersmeet, Michigan, this unusual light has drawn curious visitors for decades. Some come for the legend, some for the dark skies and atmosphere, and others simply because roadside mysteries are hard to resist.
Munising Michigan Frozen Falls
Munising Michigan Frozen Falls in Winter
Munising, Michigan is one of the best winter destinations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for viewing frozen waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and dramatic Lake Superior shoreline scenery. Located along the edge of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the area becomes especially striking during winter when waterfalls freeze into towering ice formations.
Eben Ice Caves Eben Junction Michigan
Eben Ice Caves in Eben Junction, Michigan
The Eben Ice Caves near Eben Junction, Michigan, are one of the best-known winter destinations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Each winter, groundwater seeps through the sandstone cliff and freezes into towering curtains of white and blue ice, creating one of the most memorable cold-weather hikes in the region.
Often called the Rock River Canyon Ice Caves or simply the Eben Ice Caves, this winter stop combines a forest walk, snowy hills, and a dramatic frozen cliffside that draws visitors from across the Midwest.