Northern Lights above Eagle Harbor Lighthouse

Western Upper Peninsula

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Adventure Awaits.

Find four seasons of unparalleled beauty and recreation opportunities in Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula.

Explore more than 150 waterfalls in the region, including Manabezho Falls, Agate Falls and Bond Falls and discover the Lake of the Clouds in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park (one of the largest wilderness areas in the Midwest).

The rugged beauty of Lake Superior offers the perfect backdrop for bikers, hikers, kayakers, skiers and snowmobilers. Whether you are looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush or a scenic escape, the western U.P. offers one of North America’s great outdoor playgrounds.

Copper Harbor

view of mountain biker from the handlebars on wooded trail in the woods,

Ontonagon

girl taking pictures from the top of porcupine mountains you can view for miles

L'Anse

northern lights of bright greens, purples and flashes of reds in the sky, moon is shining through

Houghton

two kids being pulled on tubes in the lake, view of houghton bridge towers in the background

Eagle Harbor

view of lighthouse from across the bay, trees behind the lighthouse

Crystal Falls

view of downtown going downhill, stop light across the street, buildings on both sides, and green treetops can be seen at the bottom of the hill

Calumet

historic building downtown, sky is bright blue with many clouds, car parked on side of building

Silver City

girl with a hiking stick looking over the porcupine mountains, miles of green treetops out in the distance

Ironwood

girl on the beach with a campfire, water is calm and coastline behind her

Lac La Belle

view of mt bohemia from the lake, dark blue shades of lake and sky is bright blue, mountain tops are green

Iron River

view from red kayak on a lake with many lily pads in the water

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eagle harbor lighthouse with northern lights aglow, sky is bright green with yellows and dark blues

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