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Sculptures at Van Cleve Park in Gladstone, MI
Read more: Sculptures at Van Cleve Park in Gladstone, MICome check out BIGFOOT at Van Cleve Park in Gladstone, Michigan. The Bigfoot sand sculptures are a highly popular, temporary public art installation designed to look like the legendary cryptid enjoying a relaxing beach vacation. First introduced in the summer of 2025, the playful sandy creature returned to Gladstone Beach for another successful installment. The…
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Abandoned and Old Buildings You Can Visit
Read more: Abandoned and Old Buildings You Can VisitSome of these are abandoned buildings I found while exploring and hiking. Others are places that you can visit, like the Copper Mining Ghost Town of Victoria, some abandoned buildings near a cabin you can rent from the Keweenaw Land Trust, IXL Historical Museum, Freda Ruins, and more.
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Abandoned Graves Found
Read more: Abandoned Graves FoundHere are a couple of videos of the Waucedah Township Cemetery on Beaver Pete Road. This cemetery was abandoned when we explored it. Thankfully, the Boy Scouts came in to clean up the cemetery. This cemetery has been rumored to be haunted, so of course we had to check it out. Below are some abandoned…
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Abandoned Cars Found While Hiking
Read more: Abandoned Cars Found While HikingWhile looking at used cars for sale at Riverside in Escanaba, I spotted this abandoned car in the woods behind Riverside. The car is no longer there. I’m not sure when it was removed. Here are some random finds found while hiking. Look at the size of that old Studebaker radio! My wife and I…
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Hiawatha Music Festival 2026
Read more: Hiawatha Music Festival 2026Despite what Google Maps says, it is NOT permanently closed. They closed early due to the quality of air from the forest fires in Canada. There was a lot to do at the Hiawatha Music Festival this year. Unfortunately, the festival got canceled a day early due to the smoke from the wildfires of Minesota…
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Abandoned Mines in Upper Michigan
Read more: Abandoned Mines in Upper MichiganCome check out over 70 images of abandoned mines in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. You can view them here. Some of these mines are open to the public, while others aren’t.
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4th of July Fireworks at Hermansville
Read more: 4th of July Fireworks at HermansvilleOnce I went to Escanaba for the fireworks, and taking the time to park lasted longer than the fireworks themselves. That year, many complaints were made. I never went back to Escanaba for fireworks, so I don’t know if they have improved. If they have, please let us know in the comments below. Hermansville always…
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Events are starting to be added to the website.
Read more: Events are starting to be added to the website.Come check them out! If you have an event that you would like to have posted, send the following information to info@michiganupperpeninsula.com. What events would you like to see? Please comment below on our website or our Facebook page.
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Big Lake State Forest Campground
Read more: Big Lake State Forest CampgroundRecently, my wife and I camped out at Big Lake State Forest Campground. The amenities included fire rings, picnic tables, a water pump with good-tasting water, and bathrooms. The bathrooms were very clean and did not smell all that bad. You can expect some smell from outhouses. Here is a map of the sites located…
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Discover the Benefits of Boondockers Welcome for RV Travelers
Read more: Discover the Benefits of Boondockers Welcome for RV TravelersBoondockers Welcome is a unique platform designed to connect RV travelers with gracious hosts offering free overnight parking on their property. This innovative service enhances the RV experience by providing safe, welcoming spots for travelers to rest and recharge. Here’s how Boondockers Welcome works, what it costs, and how you can become part of this…