r/upperpeninsula • u/propllrhead • 6d ago

Discussion Any off the beaten path ideas?

Hey all - heading up to the UP Sep 6-13, staying in the Hiawatha area. I've read up on the "must do" things but wondering if there are any locals in here with advice that the blogs and guidebooks don't have. Open to ideas anywhere from Marquette to the west and Whitefish Point to the east. Traveling with a dog, fwiw. Thanks in advance for any ideas!

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u/VacationConstant8980 6d ago

Be aware that First hunt bear season opens Sept 10th. Bear hunters will be in the woods who have spent 1000’s of dollar baiting and prepping.

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u/propllrhead 6d ago

Mental note: if I see a ho-ho in the forest I’ll leave it alone

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u/Fit-Application7912 6d ago

I mean, check it for freshness though. It could be worth it?

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u/propllrhead 6d ago

Pretty sure freshness is guaranteed with those!

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u/yooperann 6d ago

I just learned about the Fiborn Quarry and definitely want to check it out sometime. https://archives.nmu.edu/beaumier/ghosttowns/Fiborn.html

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u/Fit-Application7912 6d ago

You may find some inspiration for odd rabbit holes to pursue by watching some Restless Viking videos, or Alexis Dahl.

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u/Upstairs_Click_9049 5d ago

Sorry. I guess I don't know what you mean by Hiawatha. I assumed you meant the National forest.

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u/propllrhead 5d ago

Hiawatha National Forest - more central on the UP.

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u/Fit-Application7912 6d ago

For a weeklong trip, you should be good to go with the old standards. Check out the sites, tip generously, and don't camp in the left lane. If you feel like getting off the beaten path, there are a million places to go. Download the OnX app and go poke around.

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u/Upstairs_Click_9049 6d ago

Sturgeon Falls in Sturgeon Wilderness. Moderate hike of 1mile each way and the Falls is neat. Be sure to explore the side trails to get all views of it. In Sidnaw.

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u/propllrhead 6d ago

Afraid that might be too far west - I know we'll need to be in the car a good bit but not sure a 3-hr drive is in the cards. Next time up we'll defiitely check out the western side of the UP.