This is one of the least visited national parks, and it's not because it isn't worth visiting…read more Rather, it's so isolated that it needs a 3-6 hr ferry ride or a 45-60 min sea plane ride. Even then, there's only one hotel to stay in which is usually booked out pretty far in advance, unless you want to camp with potable water sources not the most reliable. Of course, this is by design in order to preserve the beautiful natural wilderness. I visited in the shoulder season in the first week of June, and there weren't that many people, emphasizing the wild solitude. It seems like all the visitors here are respectful of nature since there was not any litter nor any defacing at all. The trails here are primitive and not paved or lined with gravel. You can see so much wildlife here, from tiny amphibians the size of my fingernail to huge moose. The night sky is amazing with so many stars, and I saw the Milky Way due to the high quality of the night sky. It is very humbling. As a note, limited amounts of foraging is allowed. I didn't take anything, but I saw edible mushrooms and fiddleheads, and later in the season there's wild blueberries, strawberries, and thimbleberries. Even though it is early before the first hatch, the mosquitoes here are ferocious!

Isle Royale is a unique GEM in the National Park system. If…read moreyou want a beautiful, unique, and wild place with no tv and limited Wi-Fi Isle Royale is for you. I took the Sea Hunter 3 from Grand Portage, Minnesota. The Grace Point lookout trail from the Windigo Visitor's Center took me about two hours, I'm a 45 year old male in decent shape. The lodge is at the Rock Creek Visitor's Center, from the Windigo Visitor's Center this would be about a 40-50 mile hike, Isle Royale is HUDGE island. There are ferry's and sea planes to Rock Harbor. I would LOVE to come back and spend a couple of nights. Bring heavy duty bug spray and a bug cover for your head and hands. The rangers at the Windigo Visitor's Center are GREAT, the ranger in the picture gave an awesome presentation.

The owner/Agent Jill is awful. She doesn't send requested information, lies saying she doesn't have…read morecertain stuff. Is rude and starts arguments. Sometimes she doesn't even pick up the phone or respond to emails. If you're are looking for insurance in the UP go anywhere but there.

We stayed here with our toddler and it was really great. The king bed was super comfortable, the…read moreroom was clean and had a good lodge feel. Grateful for good sleep!

Trailside is a recently remodeled gem on the north side of Calumet with direct access to a…read morerail-trail. The rooms have a "lodgey" feel with wood paneled walls and log style furniture. The bathrooms have quality fixtures and an upscale decor. A good night's sleep was had in the quiet room and large comfy bed. In summer, we were able to take a nice hike on the trail and in winter, direct access for snowmachines is plus. Also, if you staying for a while, a fire pit is on the property to enjoy the woodsy environment.

The main street is a lovely area to walk around and explore. At one end is the Calumet Visitor…read moreCenter (a neat little museum and gift shop run by the NPS), and then it's a one way street lined with many shops and restaurants. I stopped by the Copper World gift shop and I was surprised it spanned three buildings. The workers there were very friendly. It sells many UP themed gifts and food. I also went to the Copper Scoop for ice cream. I learned that this street tries to preserve/rehabilitate as many historical buildings for this area. The visitor center has more information about this as well; in fact the center is in what was formerly the Union Building. I liked how this is a one way street so it's easier to watch out for cars. There is also free parking on the side of the road or a free lot at the visitors center too.

One gate airport with 5 star service. Recently flew from Hancock to Chicago as the first leg of a…read moretrip to Las Vegas and the last leg of the return flight. The same people who checked us in, helped me with the aisle chair and getting loaded from the Tarmac (there is no jetway). Everyone was extremely nice and professional. I don't know if we'll ever fly out of Upper Michigan again, but this experience was definitely 5-Star worthy!

Pro: even if you r late they process you for the flight unlike other small airports…read moreCon: i was "randomly selected " for "extra" security testing 2 days in a row when flight was cancelled. Was only non white on flight. Then the week after again"randomly" selected when I was again the only non white on the flight. I was so happy at these random lotteries that i thought I would parlay this into a fortune buying lotto tickets, but nah, did not work. So I have to conclude they are plain racist. The United flight inbound often has mechanical problems, usually the "door". This time no water.