Well, I haven't been to any of the other Michigan Brewers Guild festivals yet, but I have to say…read morethat the UP Beer Fest was an absolute hit with me. Just from the way we got in, I knew this was going to be well run. I had to like the people on the loud speakers asking us kindly to have our IDs out and not to be dicks. Ha! It wasn't just that though, for a festival that was listed as sold out, my friend and I got through the line fairly quickly and onto the most important thing: Beer. This was my first time at the event, but I was told by vets that they had even more beer and producers this year. In a way, you didn't really notice as the tents were set up really well and outside of the line for Greenbush or a major tapping like KBS. I have to give full props to how they set up the porta johns. As a guy, it was pretty nice to have one just for guys to quickly get in and get out. But, they also made sure there were plenty of johns available for everyone. The food was a bit on the pricy side, but it was also never hard to get something if you wanted it. Granted, the falafel I bought did have a lot in it. While $7 is on the higher side than I'm used to, I also fully accept that you will pay more at a festival like this. The UP Beer fest was an absolute blast for me and I am looking forward to coming back next year.

Gorgeous UP weather; sun and a cooling breeze off the lake. Friendly, happy people and delicious…read morebeer. What a great afternoon. The crowd looked huge from the entrance but everything flowed well; very minimal waits at each vendor. We are definitely going again next year!

Boy does this week bring out everyone to the community. It is packed!!! This is great business…read morefor the whole town. The Fair itself is fun but be prepared to have a wallet full of cash. $8 to get in but includes your grandstand and parking. $30 for a wristband to ride the rides. Food selection is great!! I will admit, I partake in all kinds of good yummies. Thank God we only went for the day. I already have to live at the gym for what I ate. But it was so worth it. With only being there for 1 day we did not get time to go thru all the barns and such. There is so much to do for everyone no matter what your interests. Come out and enjoy it. It's only once a year.

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Such a great farmer's market! Note there is a Wednesday night market starting at 6 in addition to…read morethe Saturday morning market. Fruits, veggies, herbs, screenprinted tshirts, French baked goods, Peace Pies and so much more!

People wanted to buy tomato plants, coffee and breakfast burritos. Everyone was enjoying the nice…read moreday so I loved walking around and seeing what is at this market. Lines seemed reasonable... and I did get a breakfast burritos!

We stopped here during Retro Days (so cool to see so many tie-dyed t-shirts!) and enjoyed a pair of…read moreSummer Shandys. The staff was very friendly and outgoing despite the long day of festivities ahead. The bar is roomy, has pool tables and gaming machines as well as a great selection of local brews. The wood finishes make you feel like you are enjoying a cold drink at your buddy's cabin. It's a great stop in a beautiful town - enjoy!

Island Resort & Casino is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. It doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside, but inside the resort & casino are quite nice. Check-in went smoothly and the individual checking us in was very friendly. Our room was on the top floor and had a view of the parking lot. The room itself was clean and had two recliners in it which was a first in a hotel room for us. We didn't have a mini fridge or safe in the room, which seemed odd as these tend to be standard. I had terrible allergies while staying in this room. It was also extremely cold in the hotel; they had the air conditioning on full blast. That being said, this was probably the quietest hotel room I've ever been in and the bed was very comfortable. The casino itself isn't super big, but big enough. They have a great selection of slot machines, as well as table games. Unfortunately, they do not offer free play to new card members. They offered $5 if you used the app but it didn't work. And the machines didn't even payout enough to keep playing, let alone to win. I've never been to a casino that didn't pay out at all, but this was it. We travel to a lot of different casinos and this one just didn't do it for us. We don't go in expecting to win, but we do hope to be able to play a bit without breaking the bank and that was just not the case here. Island Resort & Casino just isn't anything special and if it's a drive for you as it was for us, it's definitely not worth the trip. We won't be returning.

I come annually to play poker here and they no longer have poker or tournaments because they have…read moreno pit bosses. They all quit because of sub-standard pay. I have talked to several players who come to enjoy golf and then a night of poker. All are disappointed and ready to look in the lower peninsula so they can enjoy both. Shame on you Island Casino!

Super recommend!!! My 7 year old had a great time and the workers were so helpful and patient…read morethrough out the whole process! My other little one was a little too small to play, the guys working made him a balloon sword so he didn't feel left out, gave him lots of popcorn and just went above and beyond to make it a great experience for all of us!! :)

My son had an absolute blast! My other son wants to come over now! The staff was the nicest and…read moreso helpful! Thanks!

I wanted to highlight this Canyon Falls and Gorge area located 15 miles south of L'Anse, Michigan…read more It's a quick roadside attraction situated right off US 41. I happened to be driving US 41 north towards Houghton, MI and ultimately to Copper Harbor, MI taking the ferry out to Isle Royale National Park. But along my journey I happened to notice signs for Canyon Waterfall and immediately thought to myself...I have to see what this waterfall is all about! After visiting and loving all the incredible falls in the town of Munising, MI right along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore I confess I've turned into an addicted waterfalls enthusiast! Funny, just a side note...while on my Michigan to Minnesota summer travels this past year, I found a whole new perspective for appreciating waterfalls. When given the opportunity to witness a potentially majestic falls area...I'm a sucker, sign me up, lol. There's something about them I find quite fulfilling. Sorry for going off on this tangent, but for those out there who want to witness some of the best waterfalls in the United States...I can't recommend the Columbia River Gorge area enough just east of Portland, Oregon. It's epic! Back to this Canyon Falls and Gorge area. You must be thinking...why did I only give it 3 stars? Yes...unfortunately the falls here were just okay. They weren't impressive. And as much as I was hoping they would be...the ambiance and setting didn't give me that humbling moment I was hoping for when discovering this place on a whim. To give some background details about being here... When I arrived, the parking lot was relatively quiet during morning time back on May 31, 2021. I was practically the only person here around 9am. You have to hike or shall I say walk a little to get to the falls and gorge. The parking lot is where the trailhead begins. I want to use a quick excerpt of what you can expect to find here. This is according to https://www.michigan.org/property/canyon-falls... "Canyon Falls is an impressive and easy to visit falls, and the gorge is quite impressive by Michigan standards. A scenic trail along the Sturgeon River to a series of rapids and small waterfalls before you reach Canyon Falls. "Grand Canyon of the UP". The river slides nearly 30' over a large chute of smooth black rock into a box canyon". Now of course, this michigan.org website will put the description of Canyon Falls and Gorge into the best light. But I'll explain some of the real moments from my visit... The hike is easy to traverse, about 1 mile each way. There's no elevation while hiking. When I finally arrived at the falls there's just a tiny platform area for you to stand upon to admire the surroundings. And overall, I kind of questioned...this is it? I guess I was a little disappointed but at the same time I didn't have the highest expectations considering I had never heard of this place to begin with. It was a struggle taking a few photos because for this morning time when I was visiting, I was looking straight into the sun with shadows and glares in the background. I never captured the most efficient looking pictures. I'd suggest if you do stop on by here, to come in the afternoon time when the sun will be at your back. But as you can tell with my photos, looking at the waterfalls were overly sunny on one end whereas the pics taken going away from the falls came out naturally more photogenic. From this little vista point section, it appeared that this observation point was the endpoint of the hike. Oh well, it wasn't meant to be. Still, I'd say I hung out at the falls and gorge for maybe 20 minutes before turning around and hiking back the 1 mile to the trailhead parking lot. And while hiking you venture through the woods of the forest. Overall, the conditions were pleasant for being the last day in May. Overall, I'd just suggest tempering your expectations when coming here. It's sort of a good midway point to take a quick break while driving from Munising towards Houghton, about a 140-mile road trip. Lastly, by looking at Google Maps it shows that these Canyon Falls and Gorge are part of a bigger Canyon Falls Roadside Park possibly good for more sightseeing and exploring even with a campground. Though...I am not sure about this, I am just assuming. For myself, I wanted to view what these falls offered and at least it gave me a chance to stretch my legs for an hour or so. Alright this is Canyon Falls and Gorge just outside Baraga, MI in L'Anse Township, Michigan.

more gorgeous scenery in Upper P. This was our first visit to the Upper P and everything is as…read morescenic as we'd heard. There are lots of lovely waterfalls but this was the first we saw that had the stunning gorge and rock formations. Not the typical billion stairs to see but the trail is a bit more rugid than several of the previous. some of the boards in the boardwalk were loss for uneven, roots and rocks on the trail. so you had to be careful as you walk. the walk was peaceful scenic and the sound of rushing water was just lovely. there were bathrooms but not the flushing kind so i decided to wait till our hotel. But walking the trail with the sound of rushing water didn't help the urge to pee lol. Hope to return sometime in the fall.