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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Five Reasons to Sleep in a Yurt

Once you’ve booked your Paddling Michigan trip, you should stay a night or two in a yurt to experience the rest of the Munising area. It’s easy to plan a trip to Grand Island or a long hike through Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, and you’ll need a place to sleep between adventures.     But what,…

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The Geology of Pictured Rocks

When you visit Munising and plan a Paddling Michigan adventure, you get up close and personal with the amazing rock formations that have formed along the shoreline. These geologic formations aren’t accessible by land – that’s one of the many reasons to consider a kayaking trip; you can enjoy the full experience and beauty of…

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