Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the most attractive places to visit worldwide for anyone who wants to get away from the rush and travails of the modern technological lifestyle. The U. P. offers a beautiful countryside, a rich wildlife and great hospitality, with a very friendly and welcoming populace, to all visitors.

One of the greatest highlights of the Upper Peninsula’s rich wildlife is the very important and diverse bird population. In fact, many areas on the Upper Peninsula have been designated Important Bird Areas by the American Bird Conservancy. There is also a large mammal and amphibian / reptilian population adding to the overall diversity of the U. P. ecosystem.
Lush forests, and the proximity of the Great Lakes, in particular Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, makes the Upper Peninsula a particularly attractive tourist destination.

There are many amenities and attractions that cater to visitors and locals alike, including the Pine Mountain Ski Jump, which is one of the largest artificial ski jumps ever made, as well as parks, zoos, recreational areas, museums and wildlife refuges, three state universities, and a number of Native American casinos. The Upper Peninsula is particularly attractive as a vacation spot for the inhabitants of the lower peninsula of Michigan, as well as people from Midwestern metropolitan areas.