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Dec 28, 20 45 upper peninsula books to add to your reading list published on dec 28, 20 updated on jan 19, 2018 w hether youre reading up on the history of the upper peninsula or looking for some new places to explore this year, its always a good idea to have a few upper peninsula books lying around. The upper peninsula of michigan also known as upper michigan or colloquially the u. Nestled at the top of the keweenaw peninsula, copper harbor is the upper peninsulas northernmost village and the site of one of the midwest. Four quirky days in the rugged up by elina salminen. Top attractions in michigans upper peninsula midwest living. Moon michigans upper peninsula travel guide paul vachon on.
The upper peninsula is a vast wilderness full of adventure and rustic lure. It is not connected except by a bridge to the rest of the state, but is connected at its southwestern end to wisconsin. The upper peninsula known throughout michigan and in surrounding areas as the u. Upper peninsula michigan up michigan travel, lodging, events. Travel 36 hours in the upper peninsula of michigan.
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The eastern portion, part of the great lakes plain, contrasts sharply with the rocky western half. The vast expanses of porcupine mountains in michigans upper peninsula. Tourism in the upper peninsula of michigan usa today. Get the best upper peninsula travel guide from rv lifestyle featuring a curated guide through tahquamenon falls, pictured rocks national lakeshore, lake of the clouds, michigans largest spring and more at an amazing price now. The state is also blessed with dramatic topography, including waterfalls in the upper peninsula and towering dunes near lake michigan. It is bounded primarily by lake superior to the north, separated from the canadian province of ontario at the east end by the st.
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