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FALL COLOR TOUR - Twenty-Five Miles and Five Waterfalls
News From Western U.P. -- This is a simple trip, however the views are anything but simple. The Black River Scenic Byway is a protected road way by the Federal Government. It includes several waterfalls, Copper Peak ski flying hill and a walking suspension bridge over the river. This route while short is a good route to spend most of your time out of the car.
FALL COLOR TOUR - 50 Mile Color Tour
News From Western U.P. -- This tour takes in a little of everything our area has to offer. You begin in Ironwood at the intersection of US 2 and Lake Rd, the Holiday Gas Station is there. Take Lake road north. You will travel about 15 miles. At this point you will enter the Gogebic County forest and begin to go downhill. Half way down this hill is a spring with good drinking water.
FALL COLOR TOUR - Lake Gogebic Tour
News From Western U.P. -- You can start this tour from either end of the lake. As you drive around the lake take the time to stop in at one of the restaurants for lunch or dinner as your view is over the lake. Lake Gogebic is the Upper Peninsula's largest lake. 18 miles long and 3 miles wide, the driving distance around the lake is a little over 38 miles. Again take your time and enjoy the colors.
FALL COLOR TOUR - 150 Mile Color Tour
News From Western U.P. -- This tour takes you to some of the most spectacular scenery this country has to offer. You Start in Wakefield on Hwy 2 heading east. As you travel this road you are driving through the heart of the Ottawa Ntl Forest.
The Porcupine Mountains -- Michigan's Premier Wilderness
News From Western U.P. Bureau -- Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is Michigan's premier wilderness. The Porkies are 92 square miles of splendid scenery and gorgeous waterfalls. Much of this land is old growth forest. Highlights are many. Don't miss the Lake of the Clouds, arguably the most scenic place in Michigan, Summit Peak Observation Tower, Presque Isle Falls and Union Bay.
Come Play In The Water
News From Western U.P. Bureau -- It's said you can not go more than six miles in any direction without finding a lake or river. We have the world ’s largest lake... (and it is Superior), the Upper Peninsula's largest inland lake,(Lake Gogebic is 18 miles long and 3 miles wide), a chain of 15 lakes...the Cisco Chain is one of the largest Chains in the world with 271 miles of beautiful shoreline. So come on up, the water's mighty fine! Pick your pleasure... or two, three or four. Come and stay... a day or two or more.
A Wilderness With A View
News From Western UP Bureau -- The Western Portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is blessed with some of the most scenic and rugged country east of the Mississipi. High summits and rocky outcrops treat visitors to panoramic views of crystal blue lakes, forested river valleys and distant mountain peaks. Take a glimpse at some of the breathless views you'll experience in the Western U.P.
Western U.P. Waterfalls Are Spectacular
News From Western UP Bureau -- As winter gives way to spring the rivers of the Western Upper Peninsula fill with run off. As the water races to Lake Superior it cascades over the 150 waterfalls that bless this region.
2004 Annual Photo Contest Winners
News From Western U.P. Bureau -- The Western Upper Peninsula Convention & Visitor Bureau has announced the winners in the organization's 2004 Annual Photo Contest.
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