For you families with kids, this park is perfect. Playground is massive, giving kids hours of fun…read more There is plenty of seating and picnic tables nearby for meals. It's also pretty cool because they have recycling (a rarity in the UP!) and a box dedicated to recycling soiled pizza boxes.

One of the greatest places ever for kids. There is ice cream, water recreation and bike rentals,…read morebathroom, beach, volleyball, and an amazing playset. Two huge slides (maybe 60 ft and 100 ft long) and a huge wooden play scape with many smaller slides are near swings and a smaller child playset. When the kids get too hot, they can walk over to the beach. The water here was considerably warmer than in Munising the day before, but it is not clear to me why. This is one of the top playgrounds in Michigan a d probably one of my favorites of all time. It is surrounded by sand as well.

Such a quiet island. Bugnets in July were the best thing we brought. We hiked the Huginnin Trail…read moreand camped on Huginnin Cove for 2 nights and then in Washington campground for 1 night. The trails were well marked and for the most part we could identify the trail. It seemed overgrown in parts, but I get it, they want to maintain the nature. The cove campground we stayed at was on the beach (#2). It was nice. We didn't encounter any moose or wolves...July 13-July 15 2026. We got lucky and got a shelter in Washington campground during our final night. The shelter was clean and pest free. The ranger came by twice to check on us which felt reassuring. We definitely want to return in the future to hike the other side of the island.

This is one of the least visited national parks, and it's not because it isn't worth visiting…read more Rather, it's so isolated that it needs a 3-6 hr ferry ride or a 45-60 min sea plane ride. Even then, there's only one hotel to stay in which is usually booked out pretty far in advance, unless you want to camp with potable water sources not the most reliable. Of course, this is by design in order to preserve the beautiful natural wilderness. I visited in the shoulder season in the first week of June, and there weren't that many people, emphasizing the wild solitude. It seems like all the visitors here are respectful of nature since there was not any litter nor any defacing at all. The trails here are primitive and not paved or lined with gravel. You can see so much wildlife here, from tiny amphibians the size of my fingernail to huge moose. The night sky is amazing with so many stars, and I saw the Milky Way due to the high quality of the night sky. It is very humbling. As a note, limited amounts of foraging is allowed. I didn't take anything, but I saw edible mushrooms and fiddleheads, and later in the season there's wild blueberries, strawberries, and thimbleberries. Even though it is early before the first hatch, the mosquitoes here are ferocious!

yo go get elevated at michigans highest point. no bathrooms but hey, u betcha its a nice view of…read morethe keweenaw bay, 4x4 needed but da parking lot lets u know ur there mann

This is the highest point in Michigan at 1,979ft. Getting here involves travelling down sparsely…read moremarked dirt logging roads for 8 miles (about 40 minutes), so a GPS definitely your friend for navigating here. I would not recommend coming here without one, since there is no cell service if you get lost. At the top there is a small parking lot, and a short trail that leads to the marker as well as a vista to look out over the trees. There is a mailbox with a logbook inside, and also a picnic table and grill, if you need it. There is some good hiking on the adjacent logging roads, if you are adventurous.

My husband, my twelve-year-old son Ryan, and myself spent part of a day with Captain Jim and his…read moredog Heuver fishing. We had a great time! It was gorgeous on Lake Lac La Belle and Lake Fanny Hoe. Captain Jim definitely has a passion for fishing. He was also fun to hang out with. And Heuver is adorable. Captain Jim was particularly good with Ryan. Ryan loved the fact that he let him drive the speedboat. It was also nice that Captain Jim cleaned the fish for us, as we have no idea how to do that. When we come back to Copper Harbor next July we will definitely be hiring him again!

Glad Copper Axe is in Calumet. Gives youngin's something to do that's not snow related.read more

Reasonable value. Friendly staff. Decent green speeds. Moderate difficulty. Fast pace of play…read more Greens and tee boxes are perfect. Fairways are okay.

Need more organization on Thursday nights so people don't loose there Tee time.read more

Best cross country skiing in the area when looking to explore beautiful trails and have fun on…read moregroomed track.

This Waterfront Park really embodies what the town of Houghton, Michigan is all about…read more Houghton, Michigan (in my opinion) is a pretty cozy/old fashioned/industrial city with this terrific Waterfront Park situated along the edge of Portage Lake within the Keweenaw Waterway. The main highlight is a pedestrian walking pathway, where all you have to do is stroll about and breathe in the fresh air of the UP - Upper Peninsula. Plus, another scenic aspect of the park is having the Portage Lake Lift Bridge as the centerpiece focal point, making for quality photo opportunities (especially when the sun is out, lol) for those visitors exploring around town. And...the Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects the cities of Houghton and Hancock, which the road eventually leads towards Copper Harbor, MI - "The Gateway to Isle Royale National Park". For me coming to Houghton on my eventual journey out to Isle Royale...I very much enjoyed becoming acquainted with the city. Btw, there is an Isle Royale Visitor Center right nearby here for those interested in purchasing souvenirs, watching a park film and having your NP Passport stamped. Overall, this Waterfront Park gave me a fresh perspective for appreciating what makes Houghton quite the charming town. I used about 1 hour just casually hanging out here, taking some time to sit down on one of the many benches to relax and people watch.

Parked by the water and went to dinner. After walked i bit around town and by the water. Peaceful…read moreand seems very safe. nice to be on vacation and not have to feel you need to be on alter and didn't see any homeless on the Upper P trip. Houghton is a college town ... several bar and restaurants. Water sports, fishing, hiking. This was our last stop on our Upper P trip. We actually went home a day early .. missed the dog. hope to return in the fall or spring ... especially the fall.