The Upper Peninsula of Michigan—also known as Upper Michigan or colloquially the U.P. or Yoop—is the northern and more elevated of the two major landmasses that make up the U.S. state of Michigan; it is separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac.

You can easily fill months, exploring the Central U.P.'s beautiful Lake Michigan and Lake Superior beaches and bays, stunning wilderness, crystal-clear inland waters and the historic communities that have welcomed travelers for centuries.

Pack your bags and hit the Upper Peninsula (or U.P.) for a variety of activities: 1. Stand on Top of the World. Visit Michigan’s highest peaks with Instagram-worthy views that seem to go on forever. The Lake of the Clouds in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park promises heavenly views in Michigan’s largest state park.

Whether you come from the east or west, the heart of the Upper Peninsula is not a pass-through. You can easily fill months, exploring the Central U.P.'s beautiful Lake Michigan and Lake Superior beaches and bays, stunning wilderness, crystal-clear inland waters and the historic communities that have welcomed travelers for centuries. <

Stories of the great outdoors of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Fishing, hunting, exploration, conservation, people, and places.

Explore the depth of a mine, a shipwreck tour, climb to the top of a lighthouse, explore a colonial fort and hear the roar of mighty waterfalls. With beautiful views of the Mackinac Bridge, your trip to the Upper Peninsula is sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Fresh air, fresh water and fresh memories are what Michigan's Upper Peninsula is all about. If you're a native Yooper, you know all of the beauty and uniqueness the U.P. has to offer. The U.P. also boasts some of the best culinary hidden gems that Michigan has to offer.

2019年3月20日 · Have you ever wondered how the Upper Peninsula of Michigan came to be… why it's a part of Michigan, and not Wisconsin? Gary Entz has the story for this week's A Northwoods Moment in History.

The U.P. has one hundred waterfalls, over four thousand lakes and thousands of acres of scenic state and national forests. Toss in spectacular lighthouses, some great festivals and a big dose of U.P. hospitality and how many more reasons do you need to come take a ride.

Over 550 U.P. waterfalls to visit! A PLACE LIKE NO OTHER. The U.P. (Upper Peninsula of Michigan) has some of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the United States you will ever visit. It is one of two land masses which make up Michigan, the U.P. is the northernmost one.