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If the sky is bluer and the air fresher, then you are in the Wilds of Michigan, nature in its purest form. Hike the Porcupine Mountains, a rugged land of ancient mountains and endless forests, stick your hand in a waterfall, your feet in Lake Superior and get a different point of view for a few days.
    

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Call of the Wild - Wilds of Michigan

Call of the Wild - Wilds of Michigan
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Answer the call of the wild in Michigan’s last frontier and discover a place that will change your entire perspective. Rugged land, endless forests, winding rivers and waterfalls. Michigan's greatest natural playground--the Wilds of Michigan.

Sunset on Lake Superior

Sunset on Lake Superior
See our lake that thinks it’s an ocean, walk on beaches that continue for as far as you can see and then sit down and watch one of our incredible Lake Superior sunsets.
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Prich

Waterfall

Waterfall
No roped off areas here, get as close as you want to more than 150 waterfalls in the Wilds of Michigan. It’s only you and the rushing sound of the water.
Photo courtesy of Darcie Stib

Porcupine Mountains State Park

Porcupine Mountains State Park
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, acres of virgin forest, free flowing rivers and miles of hiking trails. Paddle your kayak over crystal clear waters along Lake Superior’s sculpted shores or canoe the winding Ontonagon River.Photo courtesy of Pure Michigan

Fishing in The Wilds

Fishing in The Wilds
The Wilds of Michigan is an outdoor playground where you will enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching and a host of other activities. Photo courtesy of Tim Feathers

Lake of the Clouds

Lake of the Clouds
View Lake of the Clouds, hike scenic trails through majestic old-growth forests, see hundreds of waterfalls or spot a black bear, deer, river otter and even an occasional moose.Photo courtesy of Pure Michigan
    

Explore The Wilds of Michigan

Outdoor Adventure in The Wilds of Michigan  
Undisturbed on the edge of Michigan is an untamed world waiting for you.  From history to hiking, fishing to hunting and photography to mining, The Wilds of Michigan is nature in its purest form.

Find Your Adventure in The Wilds
It’s not a vacation, it’s a pilgrimage for experiences that tap into the inner you at places that change your prospective for life. The Wilds of Michigan are calling.

       Mountain Biking Trails                           Hiking       
       Canoeing & Kayaking                            Fishing       
       Ontonagon Lighthouse                         Bird Watching
       Wilderness Visitor Center                     Things to Do 

Western UP Waterfalls 
Some are isolated and off the beaten path, some require hiking and others have stairs. Whatever it takes to get there is worth it! Seek out the many waterfalls and experience these great wonders for yourself.

Itineraries 
Our suggested itineraries can make your trip planning easy. Hikes, waterfalls, lighthouses and mine tours—we’ve included it all. Whether you have a few days or a whole week, you’re going to love your trip to the Porcupine Mountains.


Lake Gogebic 
Surrounded by the Ottawa National Forest and 13,380 acres large, Lake Gogebic is the largest inland lake in Michigan and specializes in Walleye, Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass. Lake Gogebic State Park covers 360 acres and is nearly a mile of lake frontage on the west shore.

Places To Stay 
Lodging opportunities abound in the Western Upper Peninsula. Hotels, lodges, motels, B& B’s, cabins, resorts and campgrounds, take your pick and relax in the UP charm. 

    
 
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