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Hunts' Guide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Completely revised and updated guide to both the celebrated places and off-the-beaten-path destinations of a wild, historic region originally based on mining and logging. The Upper Peninsula has mostly escaped rampant tourist development. This guide includes lodgings, restaurants, and campgrounds, chosen for scenery, tranquility, and often walkability as well. Regular notes are made for places that are family-friendly, handicap-friendly, and/or take pets. Opportunities for hiking, fishing, swimming, diving, paddling, looking for rocks and minerals, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing are noted. Visiting waterfalls, lighthouses, art galleries, specialty shopping, and museums are popular activities covered here. A large page format permits annotated maps and many illustrations. Fully indexed.
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358 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1997
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October 17, 2018
A comprehensive travel guide to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with information on attractions, lodging, dining, shopping, and scenic sites. More than just a travel guide, this 358 page book also provides historical context and profiles of over 100 UP towns and places.
When browsing a travel guide that was published 17 years earlier, one might assume that it was dated and that the information was not current. I initially passed this one up for that very reason. But that‘s not quite the case with this guide to the UP. I say not quite, because it is slightly dated, but many of the restaurants, hotels, and shops that no longer “exist” have simply changed names. Many are still operating and going strong today, while others are still in business but perhaps don’t quite meet up to their original robust review.
To be fair, I can’t speak for the whole guide as I only read the chapters on The Keweenaw Peninsula, Watersmeet, and Isle Royale. But I have been to Copper Country (the Keweenaw Peninsula) most recently, our route north takes us through Watersmeet, and I am more familiar with that part of the UP than with other areas. The information on attractions and scenic locales was most up-to date and gave a nice sense of what each attraction had to offer. Attractions are well marked, scenic locales not as much (often you don’t see the small sign for it until you’re right at it), so it was nice to read about each place and decide if it was something I was interested in seeing. I also came across a few lesser known and out-of-the-way picnic spots and other areas offering scenic Lake Superior vistas.
So even thought this 2nd edition was published 17 years ago, I would still recommend it as a good resource for anyone planning to spend time in the UP. Throughout its rural towns and hamlets, the UP is quiet and unassuming with a blue-collar way of life that is well-represented in its many family owned and operated businesses. Let this guide help you navigate the region with confidence and ease.
When browsing a travel guide that was published 17 years earlier, one might assume that it was dated and that the information was not current. I initially passed this one up for that very reason. But that‘s not quite the case with this guide to the UP. I say not quite, because it is slightly dated, but many of the restaurants, hotels, and shops that no longer “exist” have simply changed names. Many are still operating and going strong today, while others are still in business but perhaps don’t quite meet up to their original robust review.
To be fair, I can’t speak for the whole guide as I only read the chapters on The Keweenaw Peninsula, Watersmeet, and Isle Royale. But I have been to Copper Country (the Keweenaw Peninsula) most recently, our route north takes us through Watersmeet, and I am more familiar with that part of the UP than with other areas. The information on attractions and scenic locales was most up-to date and gave a nice sense of what each attraction had to offer. Attractions are well marked, scenic locales not as much (often you don’t see the small sign for it until you’re right at it), so it was nice to read about each place and decide if it was something I was interested in seeing. I also came across a few lesser known and out-of-the-way picnic spots and other areas offering scenic Lake Superior vistas.
So even thought this 2nd edition was published 17 years ago, I would still recommend it as a good resource for anyone planning to spend time in the UP. Throughout its rural towns and hamlets, the UP is quiet and unassuming with a blue-collar way of life that is well-represented in its many family owned and operated businesses. Let this guide help you navigate the region with confidence and ease.
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