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Paul1944
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Jun 25, 2014

U/P Michigan or Minnesota?

Hi All, my lovely bride and I want to take a two week trip up north in August to get away from the mid-west heat. We're thinking about the U/P of Michigan or someplace in Minnesota but have been to neither one so we're looking for suggestions on where to stay. We don't require lots of activities, we just enjoy visiting our camping neighbors and going out to eat and generally unwinding. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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  • Old_Days's avatar
    Old_Days
    Explorer II
    Jun 25, 2014
    Both places are great to visit.We like the upper U.P. the best. When it gets hot we go over and camp by lake Michigan to beat the summer heat. Have a great vacation.
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    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jun 25, 2014
    A lot of Minnesota can be just as hot as Missouri in August, plus you have to put up with the mosquitoes too, and the humidity can be equally fearsome. We spent several summers there when I was a child. Lots of lakes though if you like to fish, boat, or canoe.

    I was in the UP in August after leaving the Oshkosh fly-in and the weather was pretty pleasant. However you'll have to get more information from someone who had been there more than the one time I passed through.

    My choice would be the UP.

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