The Porcupine Mountains might not be actual mountains, but they’re still one of the best spots for backpacking in the Upper Midwest. Such a large tract of wilderness — 60,000 acres, including 35,000 ...

ONTONAGON, Mich. — I felt like I was cheating on a lover. I sat on a rock outcrop in the Porcupine Mountains, looking out over the glimmering Lake of the Clouds. Stunning views of the heavily wooded ...

When you think Catskills, you generally think “bagging peaks,” or joining the esteemed 3500 Club. There are dozens of relatively short but severe and intense vertical ascents that lead outdoor ...

ONTONAGON, MICH. -- A recent trail improvement project is making the natural beauty at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park available for more people to enjoy. The park’s Nawadaha Falls Trail was ...

If you like to hike, Michigan has more than 4,000 miles of state-designated trails that wind through old-growth forests and lead to waterfalls, mountain tops, sparkling lakes, white sand dunes and ...

Not that we ever need an excuse to spend more time in Michigan's glorious outdoors, but November 17 is National Take a Hike Day, giving everyone a bonus reason to lace up the hiking boots and get out ...

Here's a breakdown of some hikes to try. If you like to hike, Michigan has more than 4,000 miles of state-designated trails that wind through old-growth forests and lead to waterfalls, mountain tops, ...