Larger than Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island combined, Michigan's Upper Peninsula boasts 1,700 miles of continuous shoreline provided by Lakes Superior, Michigan, and Huron. With more trees than residents and more white sand beaches than you can visit in a week, the U.P. is one of AmericaÆs best-kept secrets. This book takes visitors to sleepy lakeside villages, bustling beach towns, and the least visited (and possibly most beautiful) national park in the country. It is your personal "Yooper" traveling companion-friendly and knowledgeable, pointing you toward hidden waterfalls and breathtaking vistas, romantic dining destinations and the best piping-hot pasties. Slam crystal-clear waters in a kayak and get a good look at unique Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; watch birds and wildlife as you hike through ruggedly lovely national forests; or cross-country ski to your heart's content over miles of open woodlands; the U.P.
is a grand destination at any time of year! Visit the fascinating ghost town of Fayetteville or enjoy a rustic getaway in a family resort like Interlaken. Enjoy diving into local history with a lighthouse tour or a walk through streets lined with mansions once owned by lumber and copper barons. Soak up your fill of fine art at world-class museums, sculpture gardens, and galleries or have fun with Yooper culture at Da Yooper's Tourist Trap & Museum- there's something to delight and amuse everyone. Selective recommendations, along with detailed maps and informative photos round out the package, making this guide a must-have for your trip. Veteran travel writer and environmental journalist Amy Westervelt spent some of the best summers of her life in the Upper Peninsula and even managed to squeeze in some fun during all the other seasons (yes, even the winter). Her work has been published in several magazines and websites, including Forbes, Slate.com, and Conde Nast Traveler. A rabid fan of "God's Country," Westervelt hopes to one day be considered a real Yooper.
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