There's lot to see up here in the U.P., but you have to drive a ways to get there. I live in Marquette, MI, so I'm kind of partial to the central, western, and northern areas. Here's a link to a suggested travel route for several days.
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McMongo Senior Member  555 posts Joined Feb 2012 Location: Upper Michigan More info | Apr 10, 2012 23:21 | #32 If you can go in August you'll miss 95% og all the biting bugs and the weather is usually the best. exp if you camping. up by Big Bay you have a shot at seeing a moose, Keweenaw is also really nice photogenic area. You have the Sault Ste Locs, Picture Rocks is a must,Lotta wildlife just north of Gladstone(don't hit a deer, they will be in the road so keep you eyes pealed). that's what I can think of off the top of my head. Mackinac Island is a must, you can stay in Mackinaw city kinda a nice place to visit. I know I can think of more just late here and I'm tired. Canon-6d, 70-200 f4L, 17-40L, 85-1.8, 50-1.4.
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Hollywoodgt Senior Member  971 posts Likes: 18 Joined Mar 2011 Location: New,Lenox,Il More info | You have to do Leland Michigan and see the little fishing village. It's very small but a great place and the bar further north about 3 miles on the right is fantastic. Locals will know the name. www.Jeffreyantonphotography.com
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stickman513 Senior Member 588 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2011 More info | Fishers happy hour? bout half way between Leeland and Northport-another great little town on the tip of the pinkey. Nice lighthouse park and campground there right on Lake MI. Doug
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Apr 17, 2012 15:16 | #35 Thanks to everyone for all the advice and recommendations. Due to the fact that I'm traveling in July near the week of the 4th, lodging is both challenging and expensive. But I found a cute little rental cottage up near Suttons Bay for $700. So, while not quite as fun as the adventure of a tour, it seems more reasonable and simpler to organize. _______________
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Apr 17, 2012 19:20 | #36 Well if you don't mind going about another hour north of Mackinaw then you may want to check out Tahquamenon falls. Nice park and nice falls.
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stickman513 Senior Member 588 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jan 2011 More info | Kristin6, Doug
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conropl Hatchling  4 posts Likes: 2 Joined Nov 2011 Location: West Michigan More info | Apr 24, 2012 19:59 | #38 jwilson wrote in post #14148003  You're missing two of the best places on Lake Michigan...don't go to St. Joe, nothing to see there. South Haven is nice, Saugatuck is ok (I live in SH, 20 mins from St. Joe, 15 mins from Saugatuck). Definitelystop at Silver lake sand dunes...it has the tallest working lt house on the Great Lakes; then go to Pentwater...one of Michigan's best kept secrets (try to bethere on Thurs evenings). I think it's much better than Saugatuck, personally - definitely one of the best beaches on the Great Lakes! TC & surrounding area is cool. Tahquamenon Falls is a must! I agree with jwilson. Below are some of the places I like to go, and I included some shots just to give you an idea of what the sights look like in the area (sorry if it was to much... I got carried away).  Ludington Lighthouse & Badger in the Sunset by westmichigan, on FlickrAs jwilson said, Silver Lake and Dunes are great, and the Lighthouse is one of the best:  Silver Lake-1830 by westmichigan, on Flickr Little Sable Point Lighthouse (Sunset) by westmichigan, on FlickrAnd Tahquamenon Falls is cool. This is the small falls there... the larger one (upper) is much more spectacular:  Lower Tahquamenon Falls (U.P. Waterfalls) by westmichigan, on FlickrSome of the most photogenic places in Michigan are in the U.P.. Pictured Rocks is a must for me; and if you like waterfalls, then stay a night in Munising because there a lot of waterfalls around the area and you have Pictured Rocks in your back yard. If you are looking for a cheap but clean place to stay, then stay at the Super 8 just outside of town at $69/night.  Spray Falls by westmichigan, on FlickrThe other place that has a lot of water falls and great senery is Porcupine Mountain State Park. Stay at the AmericInn outside the park and be sure to catch the sunrise at "Lake of the Clouds".  Lake of the Clouds by westmichigan, on FlickrAn on the way back south, if you can hit Bond Falls it is beautiful.
Bond Falls by westmichigan, on FlickrUnfortunately, this is a lot of driving. There is a lot of distance between sights in the U.P. which is why I would stick with Pictured Rocks and/or Porcupine Mountains because they have the most concentration of sights in one area. Also, as you will notice I do not spend much time in cities, so they are missing from my wish list. I hope this helps  7D, Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6, 24-105mm f/4L, 50mm f/1.8, 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L, 100mm Macro f/2.8L, 580EX-II
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Apr 25, 2012 12:35 | #39 Thanks that is a big help. My trip keeps getting pushed back, so now I am waiting until September, which I think will be better for fall colors. I don't think July will be as nice for photography anyway. If I find myself out of work, I may decide to take 3 weeks and camp my way around these areas to save money. _______________
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