Explore the Upper Peninsula | Marquette, Michigan 2026 Adventure Guide
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 and known for outdoor recreation opportunities, 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 and known for outdoor recreation opportunities, this historic city on Lake Superior’s southern shore is a must visit!
Explore Lake Michigan’s Beautiful Southern Shore | Kenosha HarborMarket
Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region! For a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, 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! For a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, HarborMarket in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake Michigan’s southern shore!
Kettle Moraine State Forest | 3 Beautiful Spring Wildflower Hikes
Explore 3 top spring wildflower hikes in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. Locations, trailheads, and tips for finding spring wildflowers!
Explore 3 top spring wildflower hikes in the Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. Locations, trailheads, and tips for finding spring wildflowers!
Lake Michigan’s Hidden Treasures | Southern Wisconsin’s Best Beaches
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!
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!
Visit Beautiful Parfrey’s Glen State Natural Area | Baraboo, Wisconsin
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!
Explore Wisconsin’s Beautiful Spring Treasures | Ice Age Trail | Monches Segment
Market season is something to anticipate in the Great Lakes region! For a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, sweet treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, HarborMarket in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake Michigan’s southern shore!
Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine Forest is comprised of five main units, encompassing over 56,000 acres in southeastern Wisconsin. The scenic Monches segment of the Ice Age Trail in the Loew Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine Forest showcases this unique terrain – it does not disappoint!
Experience Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | Stunning Lake Superior Views
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!
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!
One of my favorite place to paddle in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake. Lulu Lake State Natural Area is located in Walworth County, WI. Discover unique and conservative plants in a serene and beautiful lake setting.
One of my favorite place to paddle in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake. Lulu Lake State Natural Area is located in Walworth County, WI. Discover unique and conservative plants in a serene and beautiful lake setting.
6 Beautiful Winter Hikes on the Scenic Ice Age Trail
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.
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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 my Marquette 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 – 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.
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