RV Traveler's

Roadmap to Upper Peninsula Drive

Sprawled out like a running squirrel—its hindquarters linked to Minnesota and Wisconsin, its head reaching eastward into Ontario, Canada—’s Upper Peninsula was the forested hunting ground of Hiawatha and the Ojibwa tribe. 1

Highlights & Facts For The Ideal Experience Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Trip Length: Roughly 395 miles, plus side trips

Best Time To Go: Spring, summer, fall

Ferry: Service to Mackinac Island from St. Ignace and Mackinaw City begins in spring and continues to December or January as weather permits.

Must See Nearby Attractions:

If you happen to be near the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day, join the crowd of 40,000 who hike the span between St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.

City of Marquette

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum (Whitefish Point)

Museum of Ojibwa Culture (St. Ignace)

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Traveler's Notes

Mackinac Bridge

Meander along the shores of lakes Michigan, Huron, and Superior for three breathtaking drives on The Inland Seashore. Roadside parks and pull-outs await for picturesque overlooks, beach-side breaks, and picnic lunches.

Drive west on US-2 from St. Ignace to Naubinway and feast your eyes upon the inlets and bays of Lake Michigan. The Cut River Bridge provides a scenic vista, as well as a picnic area and trails to explore. Public lands along US-2 are dotted with beaches perfect for walking, sunbathing, and swimming.

Drive west along Lakeshore Drive in Brimley and watch the changes unfold. First off, the name of the road changes to the Curly Lewis Memorial Highway. After passing the Point Iroquois Lighthouse and Pendill’s Creek Fish Hatchery, the road parallels Whitefish Bay, where clean (although cool) waters await swimmers and miles of sandy beach are yours for the exploring.

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What To See Along the Way

Menominee Tahquamenon Falls Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway Fayette Historic State Park Sault Ste. Marie Palms Book State Park Mackinac Bridge Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Mackinac Island Seney

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Facts & More Information To

Plan Your Trip! Hiawatha National Forest

Menominee: Camping, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, golf and hunting are just some of the recreational activities that are available.

Hiawatha National Forest: The Hiawatha National Forest's dramatic shorelines lie nestled up to Lakes Superior, Huron and Michigan.

Fayette Historic State Park: Blends nature and history with a Historic Townsite, a representation of a once-bustling industrial community.

Palms Book State Park: Approximately 388 acres in size, it is noted for Kitch-iti-kipi, the "Big Spring" of the Upper Peninsula.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Known for its dramatic multicolored Pictured Rocks cliffs.

Seney National Wildlife Refuge: Refuge and breeding ground for migrating birds and other wildlife.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park: The second largest of Michigan's state parks.

Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway: A National Forest Scenic Byway that runs along Whitefish Bay in the Hiawatha National Forest.

Sault Ste. Marie: The fall season brings bright reds, yellows, and oranges to the scenery.

Mackinac Bridge: A suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.

Mackinac Island: A unique vacation spot boasting fine dining and historic sites.

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