The Upper Peninsula

Celebrate Wildly Colorful Days

Anywhere you go in the U.P., you will love the freedom of this wildly colorful land. Most forests peak from September to mid-October. but up until November, there are still breathtaking vistas from mountaintops, paddling on rivers and lakes, hiking, biking or ORVing. Use these 10 favorite routes across the U.P. to make planning easier. Always keep your camera ready — a better shot is coming in seconds. 

As you traverse the wilderness, stop at our craft wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries for a refreshing drink. Bring home pumpkins and crisp apples from friendly farm markets. Uncover hidden gems by visiting ghost towns, historic lighthouses and hundreds of waterfalls. Or dare to surf the roaring waves of Lake Superior. Fall is endlessly exhilarating in the U.P.