Fish of Lake Superior

Close-up of a colorful trout being held over clear water at 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

Close-up of a yellow kayak with an Uncle Ducky’s Outdoor Adventures logo resting on sandy beach in Munising, Michigan.

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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Discover Why Grand Island Is So Grand

Grand Island sightseeing cruise boat passing close to sandstone cliffs

Ways to Experience Grand Island   A little over a half-mile off the shores of Munising, MI, sits Grand Island. As part of the Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island is an extension of the glacier-creation known as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Grand Island boasts 13,500 acres of beautiful Upper Peninsula hardwood forest with spectacular sandstone…

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Pictured Rocks Days 2018

Grand Island sightseeing cruise boat passing close to sandstone cliffs and a small waterfall on Lake Superior near Munising, Michigan.

Munising, MI and its Pictured Rocks attract visitors the world over, but there’s one weekend a year the area dedicates to locals – Pictured Rocks Days, also known as Yooper Days. People who live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, known as “Yoopers,” can enjoy two days filled with activities and family events focused on them. This…

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5 Fun Things to Do in Munising

When you make your way to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, expect to slow down and enjoy the calm of nature. Just because it’s quiet, though, don’t expect to be bored. Though there are countless activities to keep you and your family busy in the U.P., don’t leave Munising before you tackle of a few of these fun things to do.

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