Central Upper Peninsula

A team of sled dogs pulling a musher through a snow-covered forest.

Meet the Mushers of the Upper Peninsula

Chef Carrie Masters cooking in her home kitchen of Bird and Toad.

Meet the Top Chefs of Michigan

A man and woman in a sauna with a window overlooking Lake Superior.

In Search of Saunas in Michigan

Group of friends at the peak of Sugarloaf Mountain in the fall

Leaf-Peeping Weekends in Michigan: The Central Upper Peninsula

A family enjoying fish and chips from a food truck at a picnic table.

Fresh Lives Here: A Perfect Catch in the Upper Peninsula

An arch rock formation over Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks.

Munising to the Keweenaw Peninsula Road Trip

Total Distance: 210

Drive Time: 4.5

Cities: Munising, Marquette, Houghton, Eagle River, Copper Harbor

Activities:

Follow the stunning Lake Superior shoreline on this scenic three-day journey from Munising to Copper Harbor. From the colorful sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to the historic copper mines of the Keweenaw Peninsula, you'll explore some of the most stunning landscapes in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Kayakers on Lake Superior beside Pictured Rocks.

Kayaking in the Upper Peninsula: Fresh Vibes on Lake Superior

Dutch-style buildings along a canal

Your Globetrotting Season: Michigan’s Destination Dupes

Northern lights over Lake Superior

Maximize Your Chances to See the Northern Lights

A woman rock climbing on a crag in the Upper Peninsula

The Ultimate Guide to Rock Climbing in Michigan

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