Explore land

Set aside for preservation of a cultural or natural resource

3.9 million acres — the largest state forest system east of the Mississippi. Open to foraging and dispersed camping.

3,000+ groomed miles across the Upper Peninsula — 200+ inches of lake-effect snow.

UP lake-effect ski trails threading the Pictured Rocks backcountry.

4,800 mi across eight states — the longest National Scenic Trail, with more miles in Michigan than any other state.

Western UP waterfalls country; ORV and snowmobile routes throughout.

Painted sandstone cliffs on Lake Superior; kayak the cliffs, ice-climb in winter.

60,000 acres of old growth, Lake of the Clouds, and 90+ mi of trail.

currently unnamed preserve owned by Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District

Private hunting club (game reserve) open to members only