Field Guides
Where to go outside in the U.P.
We’re based in Marquette, and we spend our weekends on these trails. These are the routes we actually recommend — distances, footing, water, and what to carry.
Marquette County, Michigan
Waterfall Hikes You Can Actually Reach Near Marquette
Short trails, big water. A local's shortlist of falls within 30 minutes of town.
7 min readPorcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon CountyThe Porcupine Mountains: A First Backpacking Loop
Old-growth, a Lake Superior shoreline camp, and the best ridge view in Michigan — in one weekend.
9 min readPictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Alger CountyPictured Rocks: The Day Hikes Worth Your Time
You don't need a boat to see the cliffs. Four hikes that put you on top of them.
7 min readHiawatha National Forest & state land, Upper PeninsulaCamping on the North Country Trail in the U.P.
The longest National Scenic Trail runs 500+ miles across the U.P. Here's how to sleep on it.
8 min read