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23, Oct 2026
Chassell Trunk-or-Treat This Halloween – Saturday, Oct 31

Cars, candy & community! Chassell's Trunk-or-Treat is Saturday, Oct 31, 4:30–6:00 PM at Centennial Park & Pavilion, with free hot dogs, chili & hot cocoa.

23, Oct 2026
Your Guide to Winter in the Keweenaw: Snow, Sleds, Skiing and Where to Stay

If you’ve never spent a winter in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, here’s the short version: it snows. A lot. Lake Superior lake-effect snow regularly buries the Copper Country under 200 to 300 inches a season, and the whole region turns into one of the best winter playgrounds in the Midwest. Here’s…

23, Oct 2026
Bird hunting trip success!

Between the sunshine, the colors, and the hunting success, this was an amazing trip! 

14, Oct 2026
“The Best Place We’ve Ever Stayed”: Kayla’s Sandy Lake Retreat Review

Some guests make the trip to the UP once in a lifetime. Kayla and her family make it a tradition — three times a year for the past eight years — and they were kind enough to share how their stay at Sandy Lake Retreat stacked up: We’ve been visiting…

10, Oct 2026
Prompt Communication and a Great Location: Kelly’s Jake’s Bed & Bar Review

Kelly stayed at Jake’s Bed & Bar and left us this review: Place is old but clean and location is great and Vern communicated promptly whenever I had a question. Thanks, Kelly! Plan your own stay at Jake’s Bed & Bar.

7, Oct 2026
Andrew’s Family Getaway at Sandy Lake Escapes

Andrew’s family gathered at the Sandy Lake Escapes combo and left us this review: Amazing experience! Vern was great, very accommodating and welcoming! The place is gorgeous! Thanks, Andrew! Get your family together at Sandy Lake Escapes.

4, Oct 2026
Steps from 1902 Tap & Grill: Beth Anne’s Trailside Review

Beth Anne stayed at Trailside and left us this glowing review: Vern was a great host who gave clear instructions of how to find his place and how to get in. It was exactly as he described. The great thing is it was just a block from one of our…

Lower Penn Falls on the East Branch Firesteel River near Lake Mine, Ontonagon County, in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula
2, Oct 2026
Our New Local’s Guide: 75+ Things to Do in the Western UP

We put every place we send our friends into one guide — beaches, waterfalls, mine tours, ski hills, pasties and more, with the address, phone number and link for each one.

1, Oct 2026
Rick Calls Jake’s Bed & Bar “Unique” and “Easy to Get To”

Rick stayed at Jake’s Bed & Bar and left us this review: Responsive and flexible host, clean and unique place. Easy to get to. Thanks, Rick! Check out Jake’s Bed & Bar for your next Twin Lakes stay.

28, Sep 2026
Peaceful and Private: Robert’s Sandy Hollow Getaway

Robert stayed at Sandy Hollow and left us this glowing review: Cabin on the lake was so peaceful and private! Local market and restaurants nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise. Host was amazing. Made you feel like family. Thanks, Robert! Find your own peaceful escape at Sandy Hollow.