Picnicking in the Porcupine Mountains

This is why people love it "up north"--the pristine wilderness and the majestic views. This scene is from the vastly huge Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in the western UP. A paradise for hikers, backpackers and fishermen, this area takes days and days to explore its 60,000 acres! Black bears are common, but they pretty much stay away from humans. Time to get your camping gear out!