Marquette Michigan, located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Home to 20,000+ residents, the city is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range. This historic city on Lake Superior’s southern shore is a must visit!
Marquette Michigan, located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, is the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Home to 20,000+ residents, the city is historically known for the shipping of iron ore through the Marquette Iron Range. This historic city on Lake Superior’s southern shore is a must visit!
Explore 3 top spring wildflower hikes in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. Locations, trailheads, and tips for finding spring ephemerals. Get out and enjoy the spring weather, exercise, and wildflowers!
Explore 3 top spring wildflower hikes in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. Locations, trailheads, and tips for finding spring ephemerals. Get out and enjoy the spring weather, exercise, and wildflowers!
Do you love to search for beach glass? Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for glass, marbles, pottery, and other treasures? Discover my favorite southern Wisconsin beaches to comb for treasures – beach glass, pottery, fossils, and unique rocks!
Do you love to search for beach glass? Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for glass, marbles, pottery, and other treasures? Discover my favorite southern Wisconsin beaches to comb for treasures – beach glass, pottery, fossils, and unique rocks!
Located 30 miles north of Madison, Wisconsin, in the town of Baraboo, you’ll find a true geologic gem. Parfrey’s Glen was the first state natural area ever to be established in Wisconsin, a scenic glen that is part of Wisconsin’s 1.6 million year old Baraboo Range. Read more about this beautiful hike!
Located 30 miles north of Madison, Wisconsin, in the town of Baraboo, you’ll find a true geologic gem. Parfrey’s Glen was the first state natural area ever to be established in Wisconsin, a scenic glen that is part of Wisconsin’s 1.6 million year old Baraboo Range. Read more about this beautiful hike!
Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine State Forest is home to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. You will be fascinated by the geology of the Ice Age Trail on these 6 top winter hikes.
Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine State Forest is home to the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, one of only 11 National scenic trails in the United States. You will be fascinated by the geology of the Ice Age Trail on these 6 top winter hikes.
Experience the beauty of the southern shore of Lake Superior in MIchigan’s Upper Peninsula. Check out my adventure guide – from trails, to beaches, to scenic views along the vast Lake Superior shoreline, you won’t be disappointed! #michigan, #travelmarquette, #upperpeninsula, #upmichigan, #picturedrocks, #munising
Experience the beauty of the southern shore of Lake Superior in MIchigan’s Upper Peninsula. Check out my adventure guide – from trails, to beaches, to scenic views along the vast Lake Superior shoreline, you won’t be disappointed! #michigan, #travelmarquette, #upperpeninsula, #upmichigan, #picturedrocks, #munising
One of my favorite place to paddle in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake, located in Walworth County. Lulu Lake State Natural Area is a State Natural Area (SNA), designated in 1977. Discover unique and conservative plants and a beautiful lake setting.
One of my favorite place to paddle in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake, located in Walworth County. Lulu Lake State Natural Area is a State Natural Area (SNA), designated in 1977. Discover unique and conservative plants and a beautiful lake setting.
Black Cat Alley is a vibrant, expansive outdoor art gallery located on Milwaukee’s east side. Located near the Oriental Theater, this one block alleyway is filled with large scale murals painted by local and visiting artists. With over 30,000 square feet of murals, there’s always something new to see!
Black Cat Alley is a vibrant, expansive outdoor art gallery located on Milwaukee’s east side. Located near the Oriental Theater, this one block alleyway is filled with large scale murals painted by local and visiting artists. With over 30,000 square feet of murals, there’s always something new to see!
Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region! Are you looking for a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, all with the backdrop of one of our beautiful Great Lakes? HarborMarket, in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake Michigan’s southern shore!
Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region! Are you looking for a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, all with the backdrop of one of our beautiful Great Lakes? HarborMarket, in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake Michigan’s southern shore!
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View of the pines, Ice Age Trail
Miner’s Castle, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
View of the pines, Stoney Ridge segment of the Ice Age Trail
A Region Rich in Scenic Beauty and Culture
From a remote stretch of Lake Superior beach to a wooded segment of the Ice Age Trail, you’ll find peace in this region. Gliding along a snowy cross country ski trail or enjoying the bustle of a capitol city, you’ll meet wonderful people, learn about the history and culture of the region, and enjoy great food!
One of my favorite parts of the Great Lakes Region is the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. For over 40 years, I have enjoyed the scenic and vast beauty of Lake Superior’s southern shore. Check out myMarquette Michigan 2026 Adventure Guide: Recreation, Culture, and Food in the Upper Peninsulaarticle in which I highlight adventure, food, and culture in one of my favorite cities in the region!
Lake SuperiorFacts
By surface area, Lake Superior is the largest lake in the world! It is the third deepest lake in the world, second only to Lakes Baikal and Tanganyika. It is the largest, coldest, and deepest of all five Great Lakes at 1,333 feet in depth. Additionally, Lake Superior holds over 3 quadrillion gallons of water – this is equal to 50% of all water in the Great Lakes, and 10% of the WORLD’s surface fresh water!
Picnic Rocks Beach, Marquette, MI
Serpentinized Peridotite, Blackrocks Beach, Presque Isle
Trail to Miners Beach, Munising, Michigan
Great Lakes Facts
The Great Lakes basin is home to a population of 35-40 million people, which is roughly 10% of the U.S. population. The lakes are bordered by eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, encompassing a wide variety of terrain and land use. For more information and interesting Great Lakes facts, check out the Pure Michigan website for 10 Great Lakes Fun Facts You May Not Know. To learn more about current research in the Great Lakes, check out NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab.
Outdoor Gear Recommendations
If you’re in search of an addition to your hiking wardrobe, or need help choosing a hiking pack for a day hike or a trail ride, I’ve shared my personal recommendations for clothing and gear. I only recommend clothing and gear that I personally wear or use, sustainably made, durable, and functional.
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