What to Ask on Your Boat Tour of Grand Island 

What to Ask on Your Boat Tour of Grand Island  Aboard the Paddling Michigan catamaran that circles Grand Island, you listen carefully as the tour guide remarks on the landmarks and landscape. He’s knowledgeable, pointing out the Jacobsville Sandstone in the rock layers and Lake Superior’s highest lighthouse.  As the tour rounds the final corner,…

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Master the Art of Glamping: 

Master the Art of Glamping:  A Beginner’s Guide to Luxury Camping at the Pictured Rocks It’s time to plan your summer vacation, and you’ve chosen the adventure and beauty that can be found on the waters and trails of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! (Fantastic choice!)   Pictured Rocks extends 42 miles along the shore of…

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Free Things To Do In The UP While Staying With Us

Free things to do this summer in the Upper Peninsula Mar. 09, 2023 Are you weighing whether you can afford to take a summer vacation this year? You can in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. We specialize in relaxation that doesn’t empty your wallet. Put together the most carefree summer vacation ever with these FREE things to…

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Keep Paddling Michigan This Fall

Just because Labor Day has come and gone, it doesn’t mean the fun at Paddling Michigan is over — far from it. Some of the best days to see Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore are just around the corner.   Peak season for fall foliage colors in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula generally happens between the last week…

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Fish of Lake Superior

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world, measuring 31,700 square miles. (That is roughly the same size as South Carolina or Austria!) All that fresh water creates a paradise for those who like to fish.   Because of Lake Superior’s cool temperature, its nutrient and algae content remain very…

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Best Kayak for The Great Lakes

It’s summer in Michigan and everyone wants to enjoy time on the beautiful waters of The Great Lakes State. Michigan boasts 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, and 76,000 miles of rivers and streams. Swimming, fishing, and boating await the residents and visitors of Michigan.   Kayaking and other paddle sports are…

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