Say Ya To Da U.P. Eh!

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is one of the most beautiful places on earth (well, at least in my opinion).  We have been off the grid for a while enjoying God’s creation. 🙂

I never grow tired of the U.P.–so glad my husband’s side of the family lives there!

Enjoying a Pasty along the way.

It is a L-O-N-G drive, but once you arrive, the breathtaking scenery calms & soothes the soul.

It’s days of combing the shore and exploring trails.One of my favorite spots is Copper Harbor.  A quiet and scenic community with art shops and local attractions.  Put away the cell phones (no service)…unless you are capturing a moment in time.

Eating breakfast at Jamsen’s Bakery and enjoying this place never grows old.  On my first trip here, we actually canoed through the distant opening in the reef (did I mention this is Lake Superior!!!).  I was petrified, but every time I see this view, I smile that I actually did it! 🙂

Awe…driftwood love!

Look at these gems!

Spent time with family…cousin Nikki had the coolest garden!  What a great idea to us an old ladder to hang plants.

Always room for baked goods from the Jampot.

Lake Superior was still a bit “chilly” so I was safe from any request to dive in on this trip.  However, it’s always a must for my adventurous husband…as he waves to me from this island (keeping in constant prayer!!!).

At least there are “No Sharks, No Salt & No Worries” as the locals say.  However, the mosquito’s are plenty so we invested in handheld electric bug zappers (hundreds in stock at the U.P. Walmart).  We survived with less bites and a bit of laughter as we zapped the varmints away! 🙂

No lack of lakes in Michigan as we have fun at a family cottage.Nephews and niece are full of energy and fearlessness!

Awe…hope you feel refreshed too!

If you would like to see more snapshots of life in the U.P.,  follow my “Yooper Life” on Pinterest.

God Bless,
♥ Michelle

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