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DAY TRIPS

The Eastern Upper Peninsula has a lot to offer. We are in driving distance — or a ferry ride — away from some of the state’s most scenic destinations. 04/26/2023 12:25 PM

EXPLORE THE EUP

EXPLORE THE EUP

FAVORITE TRAILS & PATHWAYS 04/26/2023 12:09 PM

MAPLE SYRUP - AN EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA TRADITION

MAPLE SYRUP - AN EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA TRADITION

Families in the Upper Peninsula have been making syrup for generations; skills have been perfected through years of practice and the end result is the best syrup you’ll ever taste. 04/26/2023 12:05 PM

WHITEFISH

The history of the Straits has always been connected with the fishing resources of the Great Lakes. 04/26/2023 12:00 PM

FOOD

St. Ignace offers a fine variety of food. The restaurants in town cover all the bases with a flair of local cuisine and many feature outdoor FOOD and waterfront dining. The only problem is deciding where to start. 04/26/2023 11:53 AM

NIGHT SKY

The quiet, dark nights in St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, Les Cheneaux, DeTour, and beyond are perfect for stargazing. 04/26/2023 11:50 AM

Navigating THE STRAITS

Navigating THE STRAITS

Freighters, from 600-footers to 1,000-footers, are always a sight to see as they pass through the Straits. These vessels carry loads of iron ore, coal, grain, and other cargo, and some can carry over 70,000 tons. As they navigate among ports on the Great Lakes, they use the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, 45 miles north of St. Ignace. The Locks offer tours and make a great day trip. A common sight in the waters, ferries make hourly trips to and from Mackinac Island. Check their schedules for special lighthouse cruises or rides under the Mackinac Bridge. The Straits host several sailing races each year. One of the most popular is the Chicago to Mackinac Yacht Race. From multiple day races, races around Mackinac Island, or pleasure trips, sails adorn the Straits throughout the summer. 04/26/2023 11:32 AM

SNOWMOBILES

Yes, we ride in the winter, too! We love to be outside here in the Yoop... no matter the season, and one of our favorite past-times is heading out to the trails after a fresh snowfall. 04/26/2023 11:25 AM

OFF ROAD

ATVs, ORVs, OHVs: Off-road recreational vehicles are all more than welcome here in St. Ignace. With close access to some of the best trails in the state, we are perfectly positioned for off-road adventures. 04/26/2023 11:13 AM

GETTING AROUND

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HISTORY COMES ALIVE

HISTORY COMES ALIVE

04/26/2023 10:19 AM

BEFORE THE BRIDGE - LOOKING BACK AT ST. IGNACE

BEFORE THE BRIDGE - LOOKING BACK AT ST. IGNACE

In 1923, the Michigan State Ferry Service was established to handle the increase in automobile traffic. 04/26/2023 09:42 AM

HISTORY

Long before St. Ignace was settled by Europeans, Native Americans inhabited this land. Today, St. Ignace still enjoys a rich Native American history and culture. The first people in the area were the Anishinaabe. They fished for whitefish and sturgeon and planted crops. 04/25/2023 03:28 PM

THE DUNES

Spend an afternoon sunning, swimming, and hiking the winding trails along miles of beautiful sandy beach on the north shore of Lake Michigan. 04/25/2023 03:12 PM

NORTH HURON

With over two dozen prime birding locations, the North Huron Birding Trail covers 150 miles on the north side of Lake Huron along Michigan’s Scenic Byway, M-134. 04/25/2023 02:32 PM