upper peninsula

Experience Michigan's breathtaking fall colors from high above the trees. Explore 8 scenic resort chairlift rides across the Upper and Lower Peninsulas this autumn.

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is once again nominated for Best Destination for Fall Foliage in USA Today’s 10Best poll. Having claimed the top spot in 2024 and 2025, the U.P. is aiming for a three-peat. Vote daily through Sept. 7!

Nearly 200 inches of snow caused major damage at Michigan's historic Suicide Hill ski jump, leaving the Ishpeming Ski Club facing a $195,000 repair bill.

Hunt’s Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co. has closed after decades serving travelers. The beloved Michigan pasty stop was once a USA Today nominee.

Some of Michigan’s oldest trees are believed to be about 1,400 years old and grow along Lake Michigan cliffs.

Last year's catastrophic ice storm took down millions of trees, and now those dried-out downed trees are being blamed for Michigan's elevated wildfire risk this spring.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park has opened a 1,100-foot accessible boardwalk, giving wheelchair users and visitors with mobility challenges a stair-free route to the Upper Falls and improving access to a major Michigan attraction.

At the edge of the Porcupine Mountains, a clever sign says what everyone’s thinking.

Picture this: you're out in the Upper Peninsula, enjoying nature, when you spot a black bear. What should you do next?

Two of the world's oldest loons have returned to Michigan's Seney Wildlife Refuge. Fe and ABJ are both nearly 40, raised 32 chicks together, and are now dating other birds.

Someone may be killing bald eagles in Michigan's U.P. Five were found dead in two weeks. The DNR has ruled out natural causes and is offering a cash reward for information.

The body of 21-year-old NMU student Trenton Massey has been found in Marquette’s Lower Harbor after months of searching. He had been missing since Feb. 22.