13 Hidden Gems in the Upper Peninsula
We recently asked, “What’s the most surprising or unexpected destination you’ve stumbled upon in Michigan?” And we were excited to see so many great hidden gems in the Upper Peninsula
Ashley Pichea
Ashley Pichea is a travel writer and content strategist who was born and raised in Michigan. When she's not geeking out over SEO or managing the content on Awesome Mitten, she's a wife and a busy mom of five awesome kids ranging from kindergarten to college.
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