Almost unseen if you drive past it along Superior Ave over the bridge, this new destination is…read moreworth a visit. Built maybe 2-3 years ago, it's a wooden boardwalk that starts at Lincoln Park and goes down to the Paint River. On summer nights, you can see an acoustic concert with local musicians like Whitewater, using the beauty of the river and the bridge as a scenic backdrop. There's no railing along the platform overlooking the river, so you get an unbroken view of everything. Just don't lean over too far, or you will join the lily pads and fish down below. The boardwalk veers to the right and goes for maybe what amounts to a city block. Walk slowly, take your time and you'll see native wildflowers, beautiful thistles, wild apple trees and a few wild raspberry bushes maybe. And if you're lucky, maybe you'll even get to see a deer up-close like we did one time. The boardwalk's design is elegant and well-thought out, merging nicely with the nature surrounding it rather than intruding upon it. If you stop to visit Crystal Falls for a few hours, I'd definitely recommend seeing this stop along the journey.

Cute little stop! There is a small park for kids to play at and the board walk offers beautiful…read moreviews and little educational facts about the nature and history of the area. Unfortunately part of the Boardwalk was closed when I stopped with my family. I will definitely stop again when my family comes up next year!

Pulled in this afternoon and I couldn't stop smiling! This is what family vacations are built…read moreon...simplicity, charm and serene setting. Absolutely love our cabin. We have dishes, linens...including plush bath towels, outdoor seating and a grill (as do the other cabins from what I have seen). The back porch overlooking the River is my favorite. My son has been able to fish off shore in front of our cabin, from the dock and we took a cruise south in one of the resort boats. Carley & Dan run a clean, organized and family friendly resort and have recommendations for fun activities in the area. This week we plan to fish, rent kayaks and maybe even go rafting.

My wife's company sent her to Iron Mountain for three days. She convinced them to put her up here…read moreinstead of the corporate motel that they usually book. Our dog and I came along. This place is definitely dog friendly. The cabin was just what we needed. Everything was clean, the beds were comfortable, the A/C kept it cool despite temps in the upper 80s, the kitchen along with the charcoal grill met our dining needs. The only thing that I would have changed is a little more space in the bathroom - it is tiny. Loved waking up and enjoying my morning coffee overlooking the river. We'll definitely come back next time we are in Iron Mountain.

Great dining experience here! Pleasant view overlooking the golf course. Property has new owners…read moreand the restaurant has been refurbished. Supper club vibe. Everything we ordered was delicious, better than expected in an area where dining choices are limited. Kudos to the chef! Good variety of choices on the menu. Make reservations online at their website Recommended!

This is such a fun stop for a true Bigfoot enthusiast! The owners are SO friendly and were great…read morewith my Squatch loving kid- they told him where he had a chance to find BigFoot and opened up the gift shop after hours bc we arrived later than expected. They go the extra mile for guests, we left something important behind and live in the lower peninsula, and they mailed it back to us! Such a great place, we can't wait to go back!

This is a fun and exciting place to travel to when you are in the Upper Peninsula. The manager is…read morefriendly and the rooms are cozy. I enjoy the trees and the beauty of a small town. I like to purchase gifts from the gift shop to give to my friends and family.

This year I returned to Kopf's Way Dam Resort for the first time since the Apollo moon landing…read more The Michigamee Resevoir is where I learned to fish. Back then my family camped in tents and we paddled over to Kopf's for bait ... and watching the moon landing. I stayed in a cabin that was modest in every way. Still, Pam made sure it was ready. Team Kopf's deserves kudos. So fifty years since the last time I was here the fishing is different in that the perch were almost completely replaced by rock bass. The walleyes barely made it over 14", yet the smallies were abundant. The camp site I stayed at from way back then was populated by great big RV campers. While I walked in towards the beach, I was attacked by dogs. I was bitten, and though the wound healed in 3 weeks, I was grateful I didn't get rabies. Every fishing boat I saw was equipped with sonar/electronics/electric trolling motors that made each fisherman an underwater/anti-submarine professional. Hence, the changes in fishing. There were flags on boats proclaiming support for those that would align with those choosing to subvert the defense and protection of the constitution. That was beyond disgusting.

Vacation all over the UP whenever we can! Lake Superior is indeed the superior lake!…read moreSo many wonderful memories made. If you've not explored the UP, you're missing out on some of the most beautiful land in America

For my 300th review, I'm writing about my favorite vacation destination. Seems whenever I mention…read moreMichigan, everyone thinks of wineries, golf courses, and lakefront resorts. When I mention that the Michigan I visit is north of Wisconsin, I often get a blank stare: "But Michigan is across the lake..." Welcome to the UP, with its population aptly named "Yoopers." Life in the UP is a throwback to a simpler time. Devoid of their luxuries, the Bluetooth-equipped Urbanite or the pampered North Shore housewife will feel disappointed and disoriented in this northern part of Michigan. It is not for everyone, so if any of these points bother you, the UP is not for you: 1. No, there are no wineries I'm aware of - it's probably too cold to grow grapes anyway. 2. Spas? What are those, most Yoopers will wonder. A hot tub enclosed in a backyard gazebo is the closest thing you'll find. 3. Antiques are often a polite term for the rusty junk that turns up at estate sales. 4. Good luck with your cell phone and all wireless devices north of Green Bay, WI. Coverage is spotty in some towns and non-existent in most others. Broadband is still a rarity and most businesses do not have an online presence or a primitive one at that. 5. The "hotels" are often little independent motels with a few bigger ones like AmericInn. "Rental cabins" in some cases resemble little Unabomber huts clustered near a lake or river. Don't book 'em blindly or you may be shocked when you arrive. 6. Nightlife means absolute silence except for coyotes howling, crickets chirping, or the snort of a startled deer hearing your approach. 7. Dining out means eating cheese, bacon or something fried. If you're vegetarian or vegan, people might feel concerned about your physical well-being. 8. An absence of big malls or large concentrations of chain restaurants and stores. 9. And if dining out, don't order pizza or you'll be disappointed, especially if you're coming from Chicago. From Chicago, it's about a 7-8 hour drive of roughly 350 miles. So what's magical about the place I've been visiting every summer for over 10 years straight? As you journey farther north through Wisconsin, the malls and populated industrial regions become fewer. Car traffic becomes sparse. Just beyond Green Bay, Lake Michigan cedes its climate reign to the colder influence of Lake Superior. Even on a warm day, you feel a cool breeze in the air. Soon, the endless rows of corn and expansive prairies of the dairy farms give way to slender pine trees, packed close together in tall groves along the roadside. The chain stores and fast food joints disappear too. Suddenly, life returns to an earlier, more carefree state in a place where time runs slow. As you come out of your car on a dirt backroad and look around, you smell the moisture of the woods, the moss on the evergreens and the warm scent of the woodland flowers trailing the breeze. You hear the distant lapping of the lazy waves of a nearby inland lake. The air is clean and the water is pure. The deer outnumber the people. You can pass an afternoon picking berries or relaxing by the lakeside. In mid-summer, the sun sets around 11 PM. At night, you can see all the stars above you, passing satellites and even the Milky Way without the glare of city lights. A moonlit walk can be just that, in the absence of all artificial lights. Summer comes and goes quickly in this region, roughly from Memorial Day until Labor Day. By late August, overnight temps drop into the 50s or even 40s sometimes. Soon, the snowblowers appear alongside the school supplies at the local Shopko. The festivals and county fairs of August and early September punctuate the 3-month period with projects by the 4H kids and local crafters. And the UP has its landmarks too: the Houghton-Hancock Bridge, the clock tower of Crystal Falls, the Mackinac Bridge that connects the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, the historic copper and iron mines, the lighthouses and numerous waterfalls. An indoor water park or cucumber slices over your eyes are no substitute for the pristine air and water of the North Woods. If you truly want to "get away" come to Upper Michigan for its beauty and see the land that time forgot.

Beautiful quiet place, rooms are sweet and clean staff are amazing will be back again loved itread more

A plus!!! Very clean, amazing breakfast, great price for the quality, great nights sleep, owner…read morewas amazing person as well!

I have been renting from these folks for 6 years now. Always easy to work with and everything is…read morewhat they promised. I hope to rent from them for years to come.

The place is rustic with knotty pine wood inside. Had the two bedroom unit with a full kitchen…read more Comfortable. The downside is they only had one shower towel and one roll of toilet paper. It was ok for us and I'm sure they would have brought an extra towel and TP. The real reason to stay here is the fishing! They rent boats and have access to a wonderful fishing lake.