Take one more family camping trip this summer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—and leave the tent at home. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine.

Adventure is calling in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula as you kayak cliffs, chase the northern lights, explore festivals, and stay wild in 2025’s top nature escape.

Add this scenic drive to your next U.P. roadtrip, where you can hike to five waterfalls, admire lush forest, and end your journey lounging by Lake Superior.

The options are nearly limitless when planning a camping trip in Michigan, ... Follow that to one of the closest points you can get in the Upper Peninsula to Manitou Island. It’s gorgeous, ...

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a popular destination in Michigan's upper Peninsula. Here's where you can buy passes.

Nathalie Linge “I don’t think a lot of people know how cool Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is,” adventure photographer Nathalie Linge says. “It was really unexpected for me.” Acting on a ...

HOUGHTON, MI – Several campgrounds and trails in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula remain closed after a wildfire ripped through the area on Saturday, Aug. 13, burning around 10 acres.