Fla to UP ideas for 2015

The Mi. UP is a unique experience. June through august is a good time to visit but you will need some bug /mosquito protection. We will be up there in 3 weeks for 3 weeks. If you have not experienced the color of the maple trees changing then it can take your breath away but that is a late September early October trip. If you truly enjoy the out of doors the UP offers a great deal of hiking and nature adventures. Other posters have pointed out some of the highlights. I will ad a trip to Mackinaw island where no cars or buses are allowed you can spend a day or week exploring by foot, bicycle or horse. Take in the the Mighty Mac ( our 5 mile long expansion bridge connecting the upper and lower peninsula) There are an abundance of waterfalls set along beautiful streams and rivers that empty into lake superior or lk. Michigan. Copper harbor has a great amount of history and you can see how the Copper and Iron ore business shaped the region. There are tours of old copper and iron ore mines throughout the area. You might even experience a spectacular northern lights show on a summer evening. Many small to medium casinos dot the routes some have quite nice RV parks and all will at least let you dry camp. Lk. Gogebic is the UP's largest lake with a state park on the shore a nice place to chill out. The last time I went across that area I watched a big Wolf come across the road and saunder up a power line. Marquette has quite a nice area to explore and learn about the missions, fur trade and early life in the UP. There are moose, black bear, wolves, deer , eagles and other animals that you may be fortunate enough to spot. Many state and national forest campgrounds for a more primitive type camping experience along with Michigans several State parks with many good sites many with water access. Charter fishing along the top of Lk. Michigan on Big and little Bay de noc can get you into some good Walleyes. Really there is so much to do and see if you love the out of doors you can come back time after time. I have been going up to the UP for 50+ years and still I am looking forward to this years trip. BTW if you get there at the right times you can pick and enjoy wild Blueberries (mi. huckleberries) , strawberries and my favorite Blackberries.