Place Time Notes Address Map 1. Bond Falls One of the most photogenic waterfalls in the Midwest. Easy boardwalk walk, plus a trail to the top. Open 2. Canyon Falls Wild and dramatic falls on the Sturgeon River. Short trail in, big payoff. Open 3. Wyandotte Falls The locals’ pick…
If the license plates rolling through the Western UP this week haven’t convinced you that summer is officially here, we don’t know what will. Alaska. Texas. Kansas. Arizona. They’re all showing up, and if Memorial Day weekend is any indication, 2026 is starting out fast. We couldn’t be more ready.…
Between purchasing Adventure Cabins & Campground, renovating properties, and celebrating life milestones, we needed a reset. Here's what a weekend wading rivers for Steelhead, spotting a lone wolf, and hearing grouse drum does for the soul — plus a look ahead at Memorial Day season.
If you’ve been scrolling through the same old Michigan summer destinations — Traverse City, Mackinac Island, the Sleeping Bear Dunes — we’d like to make a case for going north. Further north. All the way to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, where the crowds thin out, the water runs…
We’ve been putting the finishing touches on this one for a while now — and it’s finally ready for you. Meet Adventure Cabin #3 at the Chassell Adventure Campground & Cabins. Small but mighty, cozy but fully loaded, and sitting in one of the best locations in the Western UP…
If you’ve been waiting for a sign that the Western Upper Peninsula has fully woken up from winter — this is it. This weekend is bringing a mix of opening days, warm temps, and a few things worth knowing before you head up. Here’s your Friday roundup from Vault Ventures…
More updates are coming soon—and there’s a lot in motion.We’re getting ready to roll out:Adventure Cabin #3 & #4Final steps on Thor’s Den (the second half of Jake’s Bed & Bar)Ongoing sales and projects that continue to push things forwardBut today… we take a second to enjoy the shift.Spring is…
It’s always amazing how quickly a space starts to come to life. What was once open studs, drafts, and a shell of a structure is now taking shape with fresh insulation and drywall—and just like that, you can finally see it. Rooms start to feel like rooms.Spaces start to make…
We at Vault Ventures are proud to support and sponsor the Area 39 Special Olympics team here in the Western Upper Peninsula. This is a group that represents hard work, dedication, and community—and we’re excited to help spread the word about an upcoming event that supports their mission. 📍 Special…
Jake’s Apartment: Where It All Began Every project has a story—and some are better than others. Jake’s Apartment is one of those. Before we get into what it has become, we’re going to start with where it began. A long time ago, the apartment behind the bar served as housing…