Ishpeming
Ishpeming is a city in Marquette County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a population of 6,470. This historic mining town was founded in 1873 and iron ore is still mined to this day. Some points of interest for tourists doing the Lake Superior Circle Tour while in Ishpeming are; the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, Da […]
Copper Harbor
Copper Harbor is a small community off the beaten path situated on the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Keweenaw County. For a small, out of the way community Copper Harbor is jam packed with a plethora of activities for travelers to enjoy. Copper Harbor is known as the gateway to Isle Royale National […]
Oswald's Bear Ranch
Oswald’s Bear Ranch is located in Newberry in Michigan’s Luce County. The ranch is 240 acres and dedicated as a rescue refuge for the North American Black Bear. There are currently 40 bears with large natural habitats in which they are free to roam in comfort. Explore around this walk about ranch that is also […]
Keweenaw Waterway Scenic Turnout
Keweenaw Waterway Scenic Turnout is located in Hancock Michigan. Quincy Mine is the closest main attraction to Keweenaw Waterway Scenic Turnout about 1/4 mile north on US-41. The lookout is just a small parking area to pull over. There are no trails or parking fees. It is a natural lookout on a mountain.
Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook
Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook is located in Big Bay in Michigan’s Marquette County. From the parking lot walk up a short accessible loop trail with railings and interpretive signs along the way. It takes you through the woods to the top of the overlook where you are granted with panoramic views of Lake Superior and […]
Log Slide Overlook
Log Slide Overlook is located 7 miles (11 km) from Grand Marais in Michigan’s Alger County. It overlooks the amazing Lake Superior sand dunes on the eastern side of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Log Slide is about 175 feet (53 m) above Lake Superior atop the Grand Sable Dunes. It is accessible by roadside and […]
Miners Castle
Miners Castle is located about 5 miles (8 km) from Munising Michigan on Alger County H-58 and then 6 miles (9.6 km) north on Miners Castle Road in Alger County overlooking the beautiful Pictured Rocks shoreline. From the parking lot there is a short paved pathway that leads past exhibits to overlooks of Lake Superior […]
Brockway Mountain Lookout
Brockway Mountain Lookout is located in Mohawk Michigan, a scenic roadway just west of Copper Harbor in Keweenaw County overlooking Isle Royale when the day is clear. You have to drive to get to the lookout then hike up Brockway Mountain. Being so far from any city lights, this is the ultimate site for star […]
Copper Peak
Copper Peak is located in Ironwood Michigan about 6.2 miles (10 km) from Presque Isle River in Gogebic County overlooking three other states and on a clear day, Canada! It is a very long way up, you can take the elevator or chairlift and if desired, walk an additional 8 stories to the very top. […]
Lookout Louise
Lookout Louise is located on Isle Royale National Park. It is about 6.2 miles (10 km) from Scoville Point overlooking Duncan Bay. You can get to the lookout by boat or canoe from the dock at Tobin Harbor. After about a mile by boat you will come to a dock and that’s where the trail […]
Summit Peak
Summit Peak is located in Ontonagon Michigan about 6.2 miles (10 km) from Lake of the Clouds in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon County and overlooks amazing panoramic views. You can get to the lookout by hiking a short hike and climbing to the top of the 50 foot (15.2 m) tall tower. […]
Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook
Lake of the Clouds Scenic Overlook is located within the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park about 6.2 miles (10 km) from Summit Peak in Michigan’s Ontonagon County. You can get to the lookout by taking a short hike and be granted with incredible views above Lake of the Clouds. There are no entry fees to […]
