Yeah, we're mostly in Christmas for camping, hiking, and kayaking. We didn't figure there would be much else to do there. But we'll do a couple day trips to see what's around. Thanks for the recommendations.In Christmas, there is nothing. Nada, nilch, zip. Well, there is a restaurant that is open in the summer I think, so you could get some Whitefish. But Grand Island is great if you're a backpacker.
Taq Falls is a great visit, as the falls are wonderful. The brewery there is not.
Yeah, we're mostly in Christmas for camping, hiking, and kayaking. We didn't figure there would be much else to do there. But we'll do a couple day trips to see what's around. Thanks for the recommendations.
We're staying at a campground on the lake across from Grand Island. With lots of extended family.I'm glad you realize there is nothing there- so many people come to the UP and are amazed to find they have no cell phone signal, or no grocery store.
Christmas is particularly bad, as in we Yoopers don't even stop there except for the diehard casino addicts. But the camping and kayaking is nice, although I prefer other areas for myself.
If you get the chance to go to Munising or Au Train (or well, anywhere), it's much nicer than Christmas. I would stay anywhere else in the UP than Christmas myself. I'm not into 'creature comforts', but it's, well, um, not nice. The last time I drove through the grocery store wasn't open, but there did used to be one there. It's rather not a very nice place. If you're backpacking at Grand Island, it doesn't matter of course, but it may be a surprise if you were planning on staying in Christmas.
(Also, I live in Maine and grew up in the rural part of Maine. I'm not shocked by a lack of amenities.)I'm glad you realize there is nothing there- so many people come to the UP and are amazed to find they have no cell phone signal, or no grocery store.
Christmas is particularly bad, as in we Yoopers don't even stop there except for the diehard casino addicts. But the camping and kayaking is nice, although I prefer other areas for myself.
If you get the chance to go to Munising or Au Train (or well, anywhere), it's much nicer than Christmas. I would stay anywhere else in the UP than Christmas myself. I'm not into 'creature comforts', but it's, well, um, not nice. The last time I drove through the grocery store wasn't open, but there did used to be one there. It's rather not a very nice place. If you're backpacking at Grand Island, it doesn't matter of course, but it may be a surprise if you were planning on staying in Christmas.
Don't forget that the state bird up there is the mosquito. Take a corny of bug spray.
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