Yooper Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
N8391 Sand Point RoadKitch-iti-kipi
Sawmill RoadAbsolutely beautiful!!!
Miners Falls
Scott Falls
My absolute favorite lighthouse in the UP. Get ready for an 18 mile dirt road adventure!!!
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Crisp Point Lighthouse
1944 Co Hwy 412My absolute favorite lighthouse in the UP. Get ready for an 18 mile dirt road adventure!!!
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
41382 W M-123Peninsula Point Lighthouse
3722 County 513 T RdFayette Historic State Park
4785 II RdFood scene
The best pizza in Munising for sure! Worth the wait and the money.
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Pictured Rocks Pizza
106 Birch StThe best pizza in Munising for sure! Worth the wait and the money.
Clyde's Drive-In
201 Chippewa AveThe best hamburgers in the UP!
Manistique Farmers' Market
180 N Maple StEvery Wed from 4:30-6
Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
112 S 3rd StSaturday’s from 9-1
cap'n ron's fish and chips
1336 Commercial StreetVanLandschoot & Sons Fish Market
1338 Commercial StRecreation
Local National Forest recreation sites
Flowing Well Campground
Beautiful Sturgeon River view. Picnic here!
Big Island Lake Wilderness
No wheels of any kind mean quiet, serene adventures.
Here's How to Get There:
Set your GPS for Eben Junction (or use Google Maps to find it). From M-94 in Eben Junction, turn north onto Eben Road and drive about 1.5 miles to Frey Road. Turn right on Frey Road and drive to the end (if you can) or if it's a busy day just find a spot to park along the road. It's not unusual to see fifty or more cars parked here on a nice weekend day. Also, Eben Road and Frey Road have yellow signs on them that say "Ice Caves," so keep an eye out for those.
Plan for the Hike to the Caves
This isn't an attraction where you can pull up in your car, walk a few feet and be done. It's not a long hike, but yes, you will have to get out and stretch your legs. And for the pet owners out there, the area is pet-friendly. Each time I've visited the ice caves I've seen more than a few dogs on the trail.
The hike from the parking area to the ice caves is about .75 miles. The first .25 mile stretch is a very flat walk through a farmer's field. The landowners allow people like you and me to pass through the field at no charge. If they ever stopped allowing this, the hike to the ice caves would be much longer. In addition, the landowners now offer portable bathrooms in the parking area at no charge. Show your thanks by purchasing a hot beverage or a snack at their concession stand if you're able!
Snowshoes...bring them in case you happen to visit right after a big snowstorm. Otherwise, wear ice cleats.
Ice cleats (I like Yaktrax, but any of them should help!) can go a long way toward enhancing your Eben Ice Caves experience. Trust me. On any given day, about half the people visiting the caves are wearing cleats, and the other half wish they had them. The main reason is that, with ice cleats, you're able to walk around inside the ice caves on relatively sure footing. And without them, it's a little treacherous. The ice inside the caves is very smooth so traditional rubber boots tend to slide around quite a bit.
But another reason to wear cleats is that the trail out to the caves has some steep ups and downs. You'll see many spots where people slide down hills on their bottoms and then struggle to get up the other side. In short, if you're wearing cleats you'll be able to walk right up and down those slippery spots. Ropes are never a bad idea to have either.
All in all it's a bit of a trek to the ice caves, but I'd highly recommend checking them out! As far as Michigan ice caves go, these are the most accessible.
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Eben Ice Caves Trailhead
Frey RoadHere's How to Get There:
Set your GPS for Eben Junction (or use Google Maps to find it). From M-94 in Eben Junction, turn north onto Eben Road and drive about 1.5 miles to Frey Road. Turn right on Frey Road and drive to the end (if you can) or if it's a busy day just find a spot to park along the road. It's not unusual to see fifty or more cars parked here on a nice weekend day. Also, Eben Road and Frey Road have yellow signs on them that say "Ice Caves," so keep an eye out for those.
Plan for the Hike to the Caves
This isn't an attraction where you can pull up in your car, walk a few feet and be done. It's not a long hike, but yes, you will have to get out and stretch your legs. And for the pet owners out there, the area is pet-friendly. Each time I've visited the ice caves I've seen more than a few dogs on the trail.
The hike from the parking area to the ice caves is about .75 miles. The first .25 mile stretch is a very flat walk through a farmer's field. The landowners allow people like you and me to pass through the field at no charge. If they ever stopped allowing this, the hike to the ice caves would be much longer. In addition, the landowners now offer portable bathrooms in the parking area at no charge. Show your thanks by purchasing a hot beverage or a snack at their concession stand if you're able!
Snowshoes...bring them in case you happen to visit right after a big snowstorm. Otherwise, wear ice cleats.
Ice cleats (I like Yaktrax, but any of them should help!) can go a long way toward enhancing your Eben Ice Caves experience. Trust me. On any given day, about half the people visiting the caves are wearing cleats, and the other half wish they had them. The main reason is that, with ice cleats, you're able to walk around inside the ice caves on relatively sure footing. And without them, it's a little treacherous. The ice inside the caves is very smooth so traditional rubber boots tend to slide around quite a bit.
But another reason to wear cleats is that the trail out to the caves has some steep ups and downs. You'll see many spots where people slide down hills on their bottoms and then struggle to get up the other side. In short, if you're wearing cleats you'll be able to walk right up and down those slippery spots. Ropes are never a bad idea to have either.
All in all it's a bit of a trek to the ice caves, but I'd highly recommend checking them out! As far as Michigan ice caves go, these are the most accessible.
Munising Snowmobile Rentals
E10160 M-28World class dog mushing kennel offering packages for beginners to expert. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Seeing all the happy dogs is the best part.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Nature's Kennel Sled Dog Racing and Adventures
14785 Co Rd 415World class dog mushing kennel offering packages for beginners to expert. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Seeing all the happy dogs is the best part.
Neighborhoods
Munising
Manistique
City/town information
Here you'll find awesome access points to the shores of Lake Superior.
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Au Train
Here you'll find awesome access points to the shores of Lake Superior.
General Store
Midway General Store
Conseils aux voyageurs
Que faut-il apporter ?
You'll want these
All seasons - a lighter, pocket knife and a headlight
Winter - Warm clothing, Ice cleats (our favorites are Yaktrax), slip on shoes for wearing inside.
Bug Season - Wearable Mosquito net hats are a must!