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The Upper Peninsula

Best Destination for Snow in the Nation

Unless your winters are legendary, you don’t get nominated TWICE for being USA Today's Best Destination for Snow — the U.P.’s epic snows have earned just that. With 200-300 inches of annual snowfall, powered by the lake-effect snow machines of Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan, nowhere else in the U.S. celebrates its falling flakes like the U.P.

With the season stretching from November to mid-April, this is the Land of the Big Snow — and it’s calling you outside to find its magic.

 

 

UP Wins Best Destination for Snow in 2024 from USA Today.

 

 

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Discover Winter's Majesty in the U.P.

Not a winter fan? You haven’t been to the U.P.! This snowy place has a way of enchanting you, even if you’re not super outdoorsy. Search for frozen waterfalls and picturesque lighthouses, go tubing or dog sledding with the kids, explore mystical ice caves and chase away winter blues at rollicking good-time festivals.

Craving adventure? The U.P. has earned its title as the “Best Place to Snowmobile” in the U.S., with 3,000 miles of thrilling trails to prove it. Try escaping into the silence of snowy woods on cross-country skis, snowshoes or a fat tire bike. Or feel the adrenaline rush of downhill skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing and reeling in trophy walleye from frozen lakes. You will leave longing for more winter days in the U.P.

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