Nice owners, but the golf course could use some serious upkeep. We passed it, because we thought it…read morewas closed down. The lawn needed mowing and the greens were in bad shape.

Always have fun here. Would like to see a little updating to some things. But overall a good place…read moreto have fun with the family

The course has a new club house and the greens are amazing! I'll be back!…read more This course has never looked better.

My family and I had an absolutely epic whitewater rafting adventure on the Menominee River…read moreyesterday with Wildman Ranch Adventures! We've been visiting the Upper Peninsula for a decade and are always on the lookout for new thrills, and this trip certainly delivered. From start to finish, Wildman Ranch Adventures exceeded our expectations. We hit the guide lottery with Dan - he was incredible! He took us on a truly "toe the line" whitewater rafting experience that was exhilarating and unforgettable. My husband, teenage daughter, and I felt completely safe and had the time of our lives. We're already talking about coming back for another trip!

We had the absolute best time today with a group of middle school students! Patient and supportive…read moreand knowledgeable staff did everything to make white water rafting and zip lining a total blast! Photo package was priced incredibly well and the number of photos taken and posted was quite impressive! We'll be back for sure!!!

Vacation all over the UP whenever we can! Lake Superior is indeed the superior lake!…read moreSo many wonderful memories made. If you've not explored the UP, you're missing out on some of the most beautiful land in America

For my 300th review, I'm writing about my favorite vacation destination. Seems whenever I mention…read moreMichigan, everyone thinks of wineries, golf courses, and lakefront resorts. When I mention that the Michigan I visit is north of Wisconsin, I often get a blank stare: "But Michigan is across the lake..." Welcome to the UP, with its population aptly named "Yoopers." Life in the UP is a throwback to a simpler time. Devoid of their luxuries, the Bluetooth-equipped Urbanite or the pampered North Shore housewife will feel disappointed and disoriented in this northern part of Michigan. It is not for everyone, so if any of these points bother you, the UP is not for you: 1. No, there are no wineries I'm aware of - it's probably too cold to grow grapes anyway. 2. Spas? What are those, most Yoopers will wonder. A hot tub enclosed in a backyard gazebo is the closest thing you'll find. 3. Antiques are often a polite term for the rusty junk that turns up at estate sales. 4. Good luck with your cell phone and all wireless devices north of Green Bay, WI. Coverage is spotty in some towns and non-existent in most others. Broadband is still a rarity and most businesses do not have an online presence or a primitive one at that. 5. The "hotels" are often little independent motels with a few bigger ones like AmericInn. "Rental cabins" in some cases resemble little Unabomber huts clustered near a lake or river. Don't book 'em blindly or you may be shocked when you arrive. 6. Nightlife means absolute silence except for coyotes howling, crickets chirping, or the snort of a startled deer hearing your approach. 7. Dining out means eating cheese, bacon or something fried. If you're vegetarian or vegan, people might feel concerned about your physical well-being. 8. An absence of big malls or large concentrations of chain restaurants and stores. 9. And if dining out, don't order pizza or you'll be disappointed, especially if you're coming from Chicago. From Chicago, it's about a 7-8 hour drive of roughly 350 miles. So what's magical about the place I've been visiting every summer for over 10 years straight? As you journey farther north through Wisconsin, the malls and populated industrial regions become fewer. Car traffic becomes sparse. Just beyond Green Bay, Lake Michigan cedes its climate reign to the colder influence of Lake Superior. Even on a warm day, you feel a cool breeze in the air. Soon, the endless rows of corn and expansive prairies of the dairy farms give way to slender pine trees, packed close together in tall groves along the roadside. The chain stores and fast food joints disappear too. Suddenly, life returns to an earlier, more carefree state in a place where time runs slow. As you come out of your car on a dirt backroad and look around, you smell the moisture of the woods, the moss on the evergreens and the warm scent of the woodland flowers trailing the breeze. You hear the distant lapping of the lazy waves of a nearby inland lake. The air is clean and the water is pure. The deer outnumber the people. You can pass an afternoon picking berries or relaxing by the lakeside. In mid-summer, the sun sets around 11 PM. At night, you can see all the stars above you, passing satellites and even the Milky Way without the glare of city lights. A moonlit walk can be just that, in the absence of all artificial lights. Summer comes and goes quickly in this region, roughly from Memorial Day until Labor Day. By late August, overnight temps drop into the 50s or even 40s sometimes. Soon, the snowblowers appear alongside the school supplies at the local Shopko. The festivals and county fairs of August and early September punctuate the 3-month period with projects by the 4H kids and local crafters. And the UP has its landmarks too: the Houghton-Hancock Bridge, the clock tower of Crystal Falls, the Mackinac Bridge that connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, the historic copper and iron mines, the lighthouses and numerous waterfalls. An indoor water park or cucumber slices over your eyes are no substitute for the pristine air and water of the North Woods. If you truly want to "get away" come to Upper Michigan for its beauty and see the land that time forgot.

This is a good way to use Yelp for my own sake... OK, this place is not a must-see tourist…read moreattraction in Upper Michigan but it has a special attraction - driftwood. If you like driftwood for decorative purposes, here's the place! Seems lots of North Woods cabins have some driftwood in their yards, or people craft things using driftwood. Here's a great beach for finding it. The place is about 8 miles off the major highway and is hard to get to. If anything, by writing this review, it will help me remember how to find it next time. Going northbound from downtown Crystal Falls along US-141, turn right at Fisher Road. These are all gravel backroads from here on. Continue on Fisher, then turn left on Balsam Road. Once you get to WPA Road, you'll see a sign for Recreation Areas 17 & 19. Turn right and continue towards Area 19. There will be some twist and turns but keep going. You'll see a lake and a boat landing area. The actual driftwood beach is a little walk down a hiking path. The beach is lined with wooden stairs to sit and watch the water. Off to the side is a wooded area with all kinds of driftwood washed ashore. Some are dog-fetching stick size and others are 12-footers that would require two people to carry them out of the water. The lake is part of the Way Dam hydroelectric project, so water levels can vary. Happy hunting!