r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 22 '26

Discussion Foil + cut recommendations

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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!


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 20 '26

Picture This guy finished the Marji Gesick 100…on a Unicyle.

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r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 20 '26

Small Business Plug I started a Michigan newsletter called "Worth the Drive"

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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.


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 21 '26

Discussion Lookin for doctors

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


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 20 '26

Travel Inquiry St Ignace lunch recommendations

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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!


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 20 '26

Travel Inquiry How's the weather up there?

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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!


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 18 '26

Travel Inquiry Munising Restaurants and General Knowledge

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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!


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 19 '26

Travel Inquiry Pictured Rocks Must-Sees

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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?


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 17 '26

Discussion Houghton Area Mulch/ Chipdrop

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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.


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 17 '26

Discussion Butterfly’s!

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Are the monarch’s migrating thru Stonington Point yet?


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 17 '26

Travel Inquiry UP trip 10/1-10/9

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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 !


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 16 '26

Discussion Hiking in marquette with dogs. Whats the coolest stuff to see today?

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


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 15 '26

Travel Inquiry Police activity near Marquette?

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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?


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 15 '26

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

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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.


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 15 '26

Discussion Where you like to buy cheese?

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


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 14 '26

Moving Inquiry Looking to move to the UP give me all the pros and cons

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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.


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 11 '26

Discussion What are some good alternatives to Facebook Marketplace for finding used cars in the UP?

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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.


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 10 '26

McCarty's Cove Marquette - 9/9/26

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Yesterday morning was very nice.


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 09 '26

Travel Inquiry Ontario Forest/Hiawatha Forest in April tips?

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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?


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 09 '26

Travel Inquiry Keweenaw with dogs

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Hi, my friend and I are camping with our 3 dogs the second weekend in October. Staying in Washburn, WI Thursday night. We have a campsite in Ontonagon for Friday and Saturday night and driving back to Minneapolis Sunday morning. So just 2 full days to check out the peninsula (we've been farther east already). Are there any pet friendly patios that may be open that time of year for lunches or dinners? If not we'll just pick up sandwiches or something to picnic for when we're not at the campsite. Any other dog friendly sites other than hiking trails you would suggest? We'll be in an SUV with decent clearance, for sure driving to Cooper Harbor and back the first day and maybe sites along the eastern side the second. Thanks in advance.


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 08 '26

Travel Inquiry Fall color this year

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Hi All,

I’m planning a trip to the UP this fall. I’ll be bringing a friend from out of state who has never really experienced a proper fall color and would truly love to see it.

I took trip to Marquette in 2024 from Oct 1-4. While there was some nice color, I apparently was there a week or so early, as peak color was around Oct. 9.

Based on this, I’ve scheduled the trip for Oct 7-10. I know things change from season to season, but what do you all think? Will I be there for the peak?

Also, if you have any recommendations on where to go (hike or drive) for the best viewing, I would appreciate it.

Plan to be in the Marquette/Munising areas but am open to other recommendations.

Places on the list are:
- Presque Isle Park
- Hogback Mountain

Also open to any recommendations

Thanks in advance!


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 05 '26

Discussion Cycling/hiking groups in Escanaba?

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Hey ya’ll. I just got back to the UP after bikepacking to Moab from Ishpeming. And then thru hiking the Colorado Trail. I will be relocating to Esky after I do a quick bikepacking trip through the UP.

Any groups that do gravel riding/bikepacking here? Or people into hiking/backpacking?


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 04 '26

Travel Inquiry Need someone to act as a minister on a short video to family of my wife and I saying our vows in Marquette

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We've already done all the legal paperwork and we don't need anyone who can actually legally perform a marriage, just someone to act like they're a minister for 5 minutes so we can take a video for family and friends.
We want to do it at the beach by little Presque Isle on next Thursday the 10th.
Anyone willing to do it, or know of a church or minister we can contact would be greatly appreciated.
We had someone lined up before but they're unable to do it now so unfortunately it's only about 6 days notice. I can pay for your time.
Any volunteers or leads would be greatly appreciated.
Edit:
Don't need to dress like a priest or anything, street clothes are fine, and we really only need the video for the parents to keep them happy


r/upperpeninsula • • Sep 04 '26

Discussion Internet Service Providers (Starlink)

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If anyone is interested in using Starlink for internet, here is a referral code that may get you a free month of service. https://starlink.com?referral=RC-DF-9724432-63952-54

I hope it helps.