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Back in the early 1800s, the Michigan Upper Peninsula was described as a place “destined... to remain forever a wilderness.” It is still heavily forested and sparsely populated. That is its charm. That’s why people travel to Upper Peninsula Michigan bed and breakfasts.

About one-third of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is covered by forested land. The numerous national forests, national parks and state parks on the Upper Peninsula help explain why outdoor recreation is so abundant and popular here. Explore the Upper Peninsula throughout the year: snowy mountains near the Wisconsin border in the winter and sunny coastlines of Lake Superior and Lake Michigan in the summer. Stay in favorite Upper Peninsula Michigan bed and breakfasts when traveling.

In the winter, a thick blanket of snow on the Upper Peninsula provides an excellent base for cross-country and downhill skiing, snow boarding, snow shoeing and snowmobiling. There are seven downhill ski resorts in the Upper Peninsula , and many miles of trails for cross-country skiing. Ski through hushed woods to scenic overlooks, incredible ice caves, and frozen waterfalls. Or bundle up and head down dedicated snowmobile trails. Innkeepers at Upper Peninsula bed and breakfasts Michigan are sure to have maps of nearby trails, as they are sure to recommend the most scenic or secluded spots.

The Upper Peninsula shakes off its snowy mantle in spring to reveal colorful wildflowers and trees with vibrant green new growth. This is a great time to explore the hiking trails and colorful cliffs of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Ask Michigan bed and breakfast innkeepers about favorite waterfalls -- there are so many in the UP. Pack a picnic, and go. Fish all day in the lakes and rivers of the Sault St. Marie National Forest, the Hiawatha National Forest, and the Ottawa National Forest. Take a ferry out to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse and Museum on the Keweenaw Peninsula, and climb to the top for fabulous views of Lake Superior.

Summer is an ideal time to explore the waters surrounding the Upper Peninsula, the largest of the Great Lakes. Take a shipwreck tour in a glass bottom boat, or don scuba diving gear and inspect the wrecks up close - there are hundreds of shipwrecks in these waters. Take the ferry to charming Mackinac Island, where you may travel only by foot, bicycle or horse-drawn carriage (no cars!). Or sink into a luxurious bed at an Upper Peninsula bed and breakfast Michigan after camping on Isle Royale, the National Park island on Lake Superior. Paddle along the coastline, from one Upper Peninsula Michigan bed and break fasts to the next. Marvel as huge ships pass through the Soo Locks at Sault St. Marie.

Fall is a spectacular time to stay at Michigan bed and breakfasts in the Upper Peninsula. Lake Superior coastal communities stay warm longer than you might expect. Watch as the dense hardwood forests put on their autumn finery, turning the landscape to gold, red, orange and yellow. A simple drive down a country road can take the breath away. This is the perfect time to enjoy a romantic getaway in Michigan Upper Peninsula bed and breakfasts.