Michigan - Upper Peninsula
Oct 6, 2013, 12:55 pm
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Michigan - Upper Peninsula
Can anyone recommend something to do in Michigan UP, with the government/national park shut down? I am going next weekend, staying in Munising. Thank you!
Oct 6, 2013, 3:13 pm
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It's been years since I've been to the UP, but this might help.
http://www.munising.org/
Cheers.
Oct 6, 2013, 8:52 pm
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A couple of waterfalls somewhat close:
Bond falls: http://www.westernup.com/bondfalls/map.html
Tahquamenon falls: http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandt...=428&type=SPRK
While Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park may be closed, you should check to see if private boat charters are still going out on Lake Superior to view the park from the lake (supposed to be spectacular and is on my list to do soon). this is just one vendor & it looks like they may be open through mid Oct: www.picturedrocks.com/fares-schedule
Of course dine on a pastie/pasty while in the UP: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasty simple ingredients but rib sticking good food !
Bond falls: http://www.westernup.com/bondfalls/map.html
Tahquamenon falls: http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandt...=428&type=SPRK
While Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Park may be closed, you should check to see if private boat charters are still going out on Lake Superior to view the park from the lake (supposed to be spectacular and is on my list to do soon). this is just one vendor & it looks like they may be open through mid Oct: www.picturedrocks.com/fares-schedule
Of course dine on a pastie/pasty while in the UP: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasty simple ingredients but rib sticking good food !
Oct 6, 2013, 9:04 pm
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Kayak or canoe in Au Train? http://www.exploringthenorth.com/aut...utrainbiz.html
Oct 7, 2013, 6:17 am
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Whitefish Lighthouse is a must see, Soo Locks visitor center is probably closed, but there's a ride you can take through the locks --- though it's getting late in the season for that type of thing.
US2 is well worth the drive as is Quincy Mine and Fayette State Park
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Oct 7, 2013, 7:37 am
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sweetwillie makes a good point re: the private boat tours.
BTW - Tahquamenon falls are lovely. Used to go camping in that area as a child.
My guess is the 'colors' might be good right now in the UP too.
Cheers.
Oct 17, 2013, 1:53 pm
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I'm curious, what did you end up doing?
I was up north from Oct 10-13 & the weather was amazing for Oct (low 70s & sunny), leaves were near their peak colors.
I'm heading up again this weekend, have work to finish, weather is supposed to be in the mid 40s but at least the Orionids meteor showers are peaking this weekend so hoping for clear skies.^
I was up north from Oct 10-13 & the weather was amazing for Oct (low 70s & sunny), leaves were near their peak colors.
I'm heading up again this weekend, have work to finish, weather is supposed to be in the mid 40s but at least the Orionids meteor showers are peaking this weekend so hoping for clear skies.^
Oct 17, 2013, 8:34 pm
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There hve also been reports of some very impressive northern lights displays recently. One more reason to hope for clear skies!
Oct 18, 2013, 8:40 am
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Dec 12, 2013, 12:17 pm
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I'm curious, what did you end up doing?
I was up north from Oct 10-13 & the weather was amazing for Oct (low 70s & sunny), leaves were near their peak colors.
I'm heading up again this weekend, have work to finish, weather is supposed to be in the mid 40s but at least the Orionids meteor showers are peaking this weekend so hoping for clear skies.^
I was up north from Oct 10-13 & the weather was amazing for Oct (low 70s & sunny), leaves were near their peak colors.
I'm heading up again this weekend, have work to finish, weather is supposed to be in the mid 40s but at least the Orionids meteor showers are peaking this weekend so hoping for clear skies.^
Dec 13, 2013, 9:46 am
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Obviously seasonal, but the cherry festival in Traverse City (upper lower penninsula) is great. Mackinac Island has a nice flavor to it. Someone already mentioned the Soo locks and the lighthouse. National park implications, but Isle Royale is supposed to be really nice. and of course so are the sand dunes lakeshores.
