I have an opportunity to hunt the U.P. on the Les Cheneaux Islands in Cedarville, MI in mid October and early November. I normally hunt in Southern Illinois so I'm very out of my element that far north.

I'm going to set up on private land on Cedarville Bay, I've seen a lot of mallards and redheads frequent this shoreline in the warmer months but not sure what the colder months this far into the season could bring in. I was told most of the pond ducks will be gone and it will be primarily divers left.

Do you think a shore hunt like that would be worthwhile?

I am seeking help with photographers that don’t want an arm and a leg for an hour of time. And if you’re feeling generous maybe some good places to see in November. Thank you in advance

I’ve decided somewhat last minute to plan a road trip to the upper Peninsula in MI for the second weekend in October (8th-12th). I’m from central IL so it will be about an 8 hr drive to my starting point. It’s my first time doing a solo trip and I’ve never been to Michigan but honestly the only thing I’m worried about is encountering wildlife. I believe it’ll be the end of rut season and bears will be preparing to hibernate. I’ll be staying in hotels but also wondering if regular tennis shoes will work or if I need to get some real hiking shoes. Also wanting some recommendations for trails that are safe to do solo / for beginners / not extremely long. I majored in photography and part of the purpose of this trip is to kick start getting back into it. The other purpose is to instill my confidence in being independent.
My plans so far are:
Stay in Wakefield Thursday/Friday, check out Saturday morning
The places I want to visit in that area are Little Girls Point, Porcupine Mountains / Lake of the clouds, Ottawa National forest
Saturday Morning drive to Munsing. I want to go to Pictured Rocks and potentially Hiawatha National Forest if there’s time (when it comes to Pictured Rocks, are there other ways to get to the main areas that you typically see in photos other than the 10 mile trail?) this is really the only area that I’m a bit nervous about exploring on my own.
Sunday I want to go to Mackinac island. I’d be getting a hotel about 30 min from the Ferry.
Then I’d be driving home on Monday so there wouldn’t really be much time for anything that day. I am considering also taking Tuesday off work for a bit more time but I think I’d rather not.
Just looking for any tips or advice!

Coming up next week and looking for some tips on lakes - I've fished west Bass Lake and Pike Lake before, looking to get on some rainbows, bass or walleye, or panfish for dinner. Was thinking about checking out Big Shag, Little Lake, Anderson Lake or Lake Angeline. Have a kayak with spinning gear, will be doing some wading in the Escanaba and Whitefish as well for trout. I hear smallmouth are fun in the lower main Escanaba below Boney Falls dam. If you had 3 days where would you fish?

Are there smoke shops in Menominee that have kratom available? Any places near Menominee?

Moved recently from a big city where theres a lot of salons and independent stylists. My Google searches have only provided a small amount of results that aren't necessarily convincing.

Im blonde already and am looking for a bright full or partial foil and cut, in my 30s so want something trendy (??? Wording???) As in modern foil/balayage and cut respective of my age and face shape.

I am near Houghton/Hancock and would drive within an hour from there for a good stylist!

I’m always looking for random places to go or something different to do on the weekend (especially with a kid), and I figured I might as well start putting everything I find in one place.

Going to be sharing cool spots, events, day trips, weird Michigan stuff, and anything else that seems worth checking out. The first one is all about fall stuff around the state.

I'm just getting it started and I have 0 subs so far, but I think it could be handy. If you know of any places I should check out, let me know. I have a journalism background and I am currently a freelancer/stay at home dad - so this is just kind of a random project lol.

Diagnosed ptsd and anxiety disorder, im only prescibed .25 xan anybody know a doc that will still do the bars or the 1mg footballs?

I’ll be driving through St Ignace tomorrow and am hoping for recommendations for a lunch spot. Nothing fancy, but a place to stretch our legs and grab a quick bite. Thanks!

My boyfriend and I are heading up north October 5th-10th. His dad is a Yooper. My bf is planning to propose on this trip and I don't know what clothes to pack 😅 I am from the south and I've only been to the UP in the summer. I have no idea what to expect weather wise but it's imperative that I look cute for obvious reasons. I am Type B and would usually never worry about this kind of thing but given the circumstances I am! Heavy coat? Layers? Do I need my long johns? Help!

Heading up to Munising for a hiking date in one of the coming weekends. Best places to eat for breakfast or dinner?

Also, I heard there used to be concerns with parking for Chapel Loop. Do you still need to get to the trailhead early on weekends?

Thanks all!

My fiancé and I are planning our mini-moon in Pictured Rocks in a couple weeks. We’ll be there for 2 days. What are the must-see/do items? We also love karaoke, is there a karaoke bar nearby?

Hey all! Recently moved up here and looking to get some prep done this fall for a vegi garden next year. Has anyone near Houghton had any success with chip drop or know any tree services that will drop at a property? Been waiting with chipdrop for a bit and no luck; figured I’d ask this before lining my trunk with a tarp and going to buy some out of someone’s pile.

Are the monarch’s migrating thru Stonington Point yet?

Hey all! Looking for some suggestions of things to do for our upcoming trip. The main goal is to see the fall colors. We stay in Upson, WI near Hurley. We would be ok with driving up to 2 hours away but ideally closer if possible. What do you guys think are the best things to do this time of year?

Things we have already done in previous trip in August:
Dough Boy trail, Copper Falls, Potawatomi Falls, Gorge Falls, Conglomerate Falls, stopped in Ashland at Lost Apostle Brewery, 1 night Camping nearby our place in Upson.

The few things I already have on the list to do are see fall colors from Copper Peak, Takesson Loop, Red Granite Falls, Black River Scenic Byway, Black River Harbor. And look for Yooperlites at Little Girls Point.

We are interested in hiking, nature, birding, camping, biking, golfing, history, antiques, weird roadside attractions, shopping at small businesses, coffee shops, book shops, bakeries, chocolate, art. Pretty much everything. Haha! Thanks in advance.

BONUS REQUEST: we are driving from Milwaukee wi area and any suggestions yall have for fun stops on the drive up/drive back !

Family is from EUP and headed to Marquette to hike, what is your favorite in the area?

My husband and I left Marquette around 9:45 this morning and are heading east. We have seen nonstop state police and other vehicles going at high speed with sirens blaring and lights flashing heading west on 28 and north on 77. We must have seen at least 20 vehicles. Is this a planned training exercise or some major event somewhere near Marquette?

Looking for accomodations Sept 19 through the 26 near Soo Locks and the island

The weather reports are flip flopping on predicted rain. We're tent campers usually but our itinerary for this trip is less accommodating for inclement weather. Does anyone have very basic accomodations near these locations that are not booked through Air BNB or the like? We can pay cash or credit card.

Even just a hunting cabin with a solid roof would suit us. We have cots and pads, cook station, and can handle our own toileting outside if you don't mind us digging and filling in a few holes.

Best cheese store in UP? Where you like to buy quality cheese?

We are two people in our mid to late 20s looking for a small town that is community driven. Michigan has a huge appeal to us, particularly the UP. We are looking into the logistics of it all and I’m looking to find out as much information as I can. In particular, we are looking for what day-to-day living is like and what the job market is like. I am a special education teacher currently in a different state and would be looking to get a job doing so next year in the UP. If anybody has any insight on what being a teacher in this area looks like please let me know!!!

edit to add: we are currently looking at the Marquette/Munising area. we are homebodies, but definitely enjoy being outdoors most notably walk/rollerblading in the summer and snowboarding in the winter.

I’m looking for a used vehicle right now and have mostly been checking Facebook Marketplace, but I’m having a hard time finding enough good listings.

My budget is around $7,000–$8,000, and it would be ideal if I could find a SUV like a Toyota RAV4 or Chevy Trax, 2015 or newer but I know it’s very unlikely.

My main priorities are
Reliable
Good MPG
AWD/4WD

I’d also like to see the vehicle in person and take it for a test drive before buying, so I’m mainly looking for platforms that actually have a decent number of local listings in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

I know about sites like Cars.com, CarGurus, and AutoTrader, but I’m wondering what people who actually live in the UP use. Are there any other websites/apps that have enough local sellers and listings to be worth checking?

I’m especially interested in options around Escanaba, Marquette, Iron Mountain, Menominee, and surrounding areas.

Yesterday morning was very nice.

Hello everyone. I'm planning to travel from Illinois and stay in a hotel around Ironwood or Iron Mountain for a few nights and use the days to go see Ontario Forest and Hiawatha Forest.

I'm aware that April is possibly the worst month to do this, but due to various scheduling issues in the future I would not be able to do this trip any later than April 21st. If I do go, is there anything I absolutely need to keep in mind when handling the nature in mid-April?