Gas tank's full, GPS says "no signal for the next 40 miles," let's talk Upper Peninsula.
Three days, one stretch of Lake Superior shoreline that doesn't look real in photos, and zero crowds. This trip is proof that 'off the grid' and 'family-friendly' aren't opposites.
Your Upper Peninsula Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive in Munising and get your bearings.
Stay at a lakeside motel or cabin right in Munising — nothing fancy needed, you'll barely be indoors
Grab dinner at Sydney's Restaurant, a low-key local spot on the water
Day 2 — Pictured Rocks by boat.
Take the Pictured Rocks Cruises boat tour — the multicolored sandstone cliffs are only fully visible from the water
Walk the short, easy path to Munising Falls before or after the tour
Day 3 — Waterfalls and the dunes nobody talks about.
Hike out to the Grand Sable Dunes on the park's eastern edge — towering sand dunes over Lake Superior that feel like a different planet
Stop at Wagner Falls on your way through, a two-minute walk from the parking area
Eat at the Dogpatch Restaurant for family-friendly comfort food
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Your Weekend Passport Planner,
- Josh
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