Michigan Travel Guides

Michigan UP Travel Resources

Heading to the Michigan UP soon? Here are some resources to help you plan!

• If you're hiking in Michigan, I recommend the All Trails Plus Membership! This will allow you to download offline maps and take advantage of other features that will help keep you safe.

• I highly recommend taking a guided kayaking tour of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! I had a great experience with Northern Water Adventures.

• Search for hotels in Munising, Houghton or Traverse City on Booking.com

The Michigan Upper Peninsula

The Michigan Upper Peninsula, (or the U.P. - as it’s affectionately known), is the place to go if you’re looking for hiking, kayaking and solitude. The area is full of wildlife - including moose and bears - and only has about 3% of the Michigan population, despite making up 30% of the land area of the state.

A few of the best things to do in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan include taking a sunset boat tour of Pictured Rocks, hiking in the Porcupine Mountains, touring a historic mine and seeing the largest freshwater spring in Michigan.

Read my Michigan U.P. guides to plan your trip!

An Epic Michigan Upper Peninsula Road Trip: 4 Day Itinerary

How to Take a Perfect Day Trip to Mackinac Island: One Day Itinerary

Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park is Michigan's only national park - and it's a remote island on Lake Superior! It's hard to get to, making it the one of the least visited US national parks.

In my guide, I explain exactly how to get to Isle Royale, and what to do when you arrive! It's a park that should be on your USA bucket list.

An Epic Isle Royale Itinerary for Backpacking (First-Timers Guide)