Michigan's Upper Peninsula holds a unique space in the geography of the lower 48 states. Technically connected to the U.S. mainland, but simultaneously in its own pristine world, the Upper Peninsula ...

Maybe it’s a trip to see roaring waterfalls. A vacation that’s all about riding some of the most scenic mountain bike trails in the state. Or even a visit to Michigan’s most popular island in the ...

On a map, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula perches on top of Wisconsin, looking a bit like a rabbit, its ears jutting into Lake Superior, back legs kicking into Lake Huron. The UP (“you-pee,” not “up”) has ...

The Upper Peninsula spans parts of two time zones and measures about 375 miles from end to end, roughly the length of Kentucky. Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; photos: Patrick ...

Michigan is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in the United States and, because of that fact, has become a haven for outdoors lovers, nature enthusiasts and wildlife tourists abroad. Campers, ...

Dry weather and strong winds create critical fire conditions in parts of Michigan. Red flag warnings have been issued for western Upper Peninsula, with elevated fire risks elsewhere. Officials urge ...

Autumn on the Dead River in Marquette County. There is only one thing to do as Michigan’s air grows crisp, temperatures fall and trees turn from green to glorious shades of yellow, orange and red: ...

Canadian wildfire smoke has triggered an air quality advisory for Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The advisory is in effect from July 29-31, with the central and western UP currently seeing unhealthy air ...

Michigan's statewide air quality advisory has ended, with only the Upper Peninsula and a few counties in northern Michigan seeing advisories on Aug. 6. because of lingering Canadian wildfire smoke.