Hello all,

This page is in its very beginnings, so please have mercy. I am trying to link all of the information on the Upper Peninsula on summitpost into one place, and add more as well.

Let's face it: anyone who has been to the UP knows it is a truly amazing place, but there is not much in the ways of information on summitpost, and the stuff that is on summitpost (not to be smashing anybody's pages) is disorganized and tough to find.

But to do this, I am going to need help. I need people willing to give me information (because as a student at MTU I am pretty new to the UP) and be willing to cooperate with linking pages.

Please send me a PM if you have anything you can help with. I am more than open to suggestions or help.

Thanks a lot!
stinkycheezman

Welcome to the UP!

Michigan's Upper Peninsula--where do I begin? The UP is the northern half of the great state of Michigan, and a whole world apart from the southern half. Characterized by northern boreal forests and woodland, along with miles and miles of of both rugged and calm Great Lake shoreline, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a natural wonderland. Hiking, backpacking, camping, climbing, skiing, snowshoeing, kayaking, canoeing--you name it, it can be done in the UP. And done with style! The UP rivals any other place you can come up with in terms of outdoors activities, in both quality and quantity. It is worth the trip, no matter where you originate from, so go ahead and make the drive. The northwoods beckons...

'Mountain' Ranges of the Upper Peninsula

The Upper Peninsula is home to several 'mountain' ranges. To most folks these ranges would barely classify as hills, but in the Upper Midwest, we take what we can get and represent our 'mountains' with pride!

The most popular is the Porcupine Mountain range. Located in the western end of the peninsula, the 'Porkies' rise dramatically from the shores of Lake Superior about 10 miles west of Ontonagon, MI. Porcupine Mountain Wilderness State Park encompasses the entire range, and is a favorite place for backpacking. Please see the Porcupine Mountain page for more information.

The other popular range is the Huron Range. These hills, located generally northwest of Marquette, MI are the highest in the state and contain Mt. Arvon, Michigan's highpoint. This area is very undeveloped and access to most of it is only by logging roads. Please see the Huron Mountain page for more information.

Rock Climbing in the Upper Peninsula

I only know of one place to rock climb right now (sorry! working on it...), and that is The Cliffs. If anyone has ideas or places in mind, please let me know. I would like to give this its own section too, but lack the information to do so. If you want to know what I know about The Cliffs, see the Keweenaw section. Thanks for understanding!

Ice Climbing in the Upper Peninsula

I do not know as much I would like to about ice climbing in the UP. I know that it is done, and is not a rarity. Each winter there is a popular event in Munising called Ice Fest. People can go to learn how to ice climb, to hone their skills or just hang out with other climbers. Please see the page on Munising Falls for more information. ***IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ICE CLIMBING IN THE UP, PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I WOULD LIKE TO EXPAND THIS SECTION!!!***

The Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale

Located in the far north of the Upper Peninsula, The Keweenaw Peninsula is an outdoor playground all to itself. Home to hiking, backpacking, climbing, kayaking and canoeing hotspots, it is an outdoor lover's dream come true. Isle Royale National Park, a wilderness paradise situated in Lake Superior, is headquartered in the Keweenaw. The Keweenaw is also home to The Cliffs, one of the best areas in all of the UP for sport and toprope climbing. All in all, the Keweenaw is a must-see for anyone who will be in the area.

Pictured Rocks

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a unique area along the southern shore of Lake Superior, east of Munising, MI. It is home to steep, rugged cliffs that plunge right into Lake Superior and miles and miles of trail to be explored. It is a true backpacker or kayaker's paradise!

Waterfalls

The Upper Peninsula is home to many beautiful waterfalls. dwhike has created a wonderful tribute page to them. There is also a page dedicated to waterfalls in the Keweenaw.

Links

Upper Peninsula Travel Information
Exploring the North
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Michigan State Parks
The National Park Service

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