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Big Rapids to the Upper Peninsula · 2 days
Embark on a scenic journey from Big Rapids through the Straits of Mackinac. Experience the charm of Mackinac Island, cross the iconic bridge, and explore the rugged Lake Superior shoreline in search of glowing Yooperlites.
2days
7stops
583km
Day 1: Big Rapids → … → Mackinac Bridge
3h 21min · 312km4 stops
Big Rapids
09:00 – 11:00
3h 1min · 287km
Mackinaw City
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 14km
Mackinac Island
15:00 – 17:00
10min · 11km
Mackinac Bridge
17:00 – 19:00
Day 2: St. Ignace → Grand Sable Dunes → Whitefish Point
2h 56min · 271km3 stops
St. Ignace
09:00 – 11:00
1h 42min · 162km
Grand Sable Dunes
12:00 – 14:00
1h 4min · 102km
Whitefish Point
15:00 – 17:00
Heads Up
- 1. Bring a UV flashlight (365nm) to find Yooperlites along the Lake Superior shoreline after dark.
- 2. Mackinac Island is car-free; ferry services depart regularly from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace.
- 3. The Mackinac Bridge has a toll; check wind conditions for high-profile vehicle restrictions.