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Hiawatha National Forest
Michigan
Above the oven mitt that is mainland Michigan, a finger of land juts outward from Wisconsin toward Ontario. This is the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a spectacular region known for natural beauty, historic landmarks, and extreme temperatures. Hiawatha National Forest comprises roughly 880,000 acres in the central and eastern part of this remote territory that touches the shores of three Great Lakes. In the forest, visitors find incredible opportunities for outdoor fun away from the crowds that usually come with such a breathtaking setting.
Echo Lake
Longfellow's"Song of Hiawatha" provided the name for the Hiawatha National Forest, which touches the shores of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron. Opportunities for hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, and all manner of outdoor activity abound.
Most of the folks around here, known as "yoopers" after the abbreviation U.P. (for Upper Peninsula), are descended from immigrants who came to log and mine copper. Those that remained after the mines closed down seem to enjoy the isolation and rugged terrain that define this picturesque area.
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