“Sunset Reflections;” Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 31 May, 2026. Photo by Aubrieta V. Hope.
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Best Things to do Porcupine Mountains, Michigan (by an outdoor guide!)

Looking for one of the best adventures in the Midwest? Check out Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, one of the coolest destinations in the midwest. From waterfalls to summit views, backpacking to beaches, here are the best things to do in the Porcupine Mountains: Why this blog? Hi there! I’m Maddy, and I've been spending

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Good news, the new accessible Upper Tahquamenon Falls boardwalk opened last week!

"The upper falls boardwalk features five switchback landings with interpretive displays, benches and views of old-growth forest along the way."

https://www.abc12.com/news/state/long-awaited-accessible-upper-tahquamenon-falls-boardwalk-opens/article_367ae012-dfeb-4e23-abc5-676db3da4f45.html

#Michigan #UpperPeninsula #TahquamenonFalls

Heading to the Upper Peninsula for today's postcard! 🌲✈️

This postcard captures the quiet atmosphere of the Iron Mountain airport. I love the functional beauty of these twin arched hangars and the scattered light aircraft waiting on the grass. It’s a wonderful look at how aviation connected even the more remote parts of Michigan during the mid-20th century.

#IronMountain #UpperPeninsula #Michigan #Aviation #AviationHistory #Postcard #MichiganHistory #Airfield #Hangar #UPNorth #AvGeek #travel

I've never been, but added it to my list of things I want to do.

Michigan’s tallest waterfall drops 110 feet into a volcanic gorge. It’s easier to reach than ever before.

https://www.mlive.com/life/2026/05/michigans-tallest-waterfall-drops-110-feet-into-a-volcanic-gorge-its-easier-to-reach-than-ever-before.html

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Michigan’s tallest waterfall drops 110 feet into a volcanic gorge. It’s easier to reach than ever before

Houghton-Douglass Falls is a short quarter-mile hike from a new parking area.

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Upper Peninsula homeless shelter had to exceed its capacity this winter. Things could get worse.

"So we ended up sheltering an additional about 25 people over the last three months beyond our capacity at our regular shelter because we were really concerned about them succumbing to the elements, frankly."

https://www.michiganpublic.org/economy/2026-05-11/upper-peninsula-homeless-shelter-had-to-exceed-its-capacity-this-winter-things-could-get-worse

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Upper Peninsula homeless shelter had to exceed its capacity this winter. Things could get worse.

The Room at the Inn — a homeless shelter in Michigan's Upper Peninsula — had to exceed its capacity this winter, and the cold weather was only one of the reasons.

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World’s oldest Loons return to Seney, drama ensues

A report by Damon McCormick of Common Coast Research & Conservation that provides a passionate look at the World’s Oldest Loons battling over breeding territory.

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New on the Writers Blog: "Echoes of the Keweenaw - Progress"

The sequel to "Shadows of the Upper Peninsula" is taking shape. Halfway through, characters are making their own decisions, and the Land of Spirits continues to unfold.

Read it here: https://leetaur.com/writers-blog/2026-04-28.html

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Echoes of the Keweenaw - Progress

Happy #Tuesday afternoon from the #Northland!

It's a mostly #cool and #dreary day for the region thanks to some #showers, some #fog near #LakeSuperior, and overall #cloud cover.

Some spots in northwest #Wisconsin and the #UpperPeninsula are enjoying the #warm side of #spring.

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