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Josh and Jase, British influencers Josh Cauldwell-Clarke and Jason Riley from Nottingham, England, completed a viral three-week Michigan road trip in January 2026, generating millions of views and turning everyday Michigan experiences into global content. Now they are bringing the road trip back to Michigan for summer 2026. This is the complete story of their first visit, and everything confirmed about the Josh and Jase Michigan summer return.

Josh and Jase Michigan content is generating millions of views, and the state has the receipts to prove it. Josh Cauldwell-Clarke and Jason Riley, two mates from Nottingham, England, surprised their 5.7 million social media followers in January 2026 by choosing Michigan as their next great American adventure. The…

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Michigan has approximately 129 lighthouses, more than any other state in the country, and over 40 of them line the Upper Peninsula's rugged shorelines. The combination of Lake Superior's violent maritime history, remote wilderness settings, and lighthouses you can hike to, boat to, and even sleep in makes the UP unmatched for lighthouse tourism anywhere in the United States.

The numbers alone tell the story. According to the U.S. Coast Guard and Guinness World Records, Michigan leads every other state in lighthouse count. Of those 129 lights, the UP holds the densest cluster of remote, historically significant towers in the Great Lakes region, scattered across three lakes and hundreds of miles of shoreline that shaped American shipping history.

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The Eben Ice Caves Michigan visitors flock to each winter are not actually caves at all, and that is the first thing most people get wrong. They are massive curtains of frozen ice that form on the face of a sandstone cliff deep inside the Rock River Canyon Wilderness. Water seeps through cracks in the rock, trickles over the canyon edge, and freezes on its way down. Layer by layer, drip by drip, the formations build into shimmering walls that average 30 feet tall. The result looks like something out of a fantasy novel, and it draws thousands of visitors to a tiny crossroads called Eben Junction each year.

These Michigan ice caves are one of the Upper Peninsula's most spectacular winter attractions, and they happen to be completely free. But getting to…

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Fall in Michigan is a season worth planning around. Colors charge down from the U.P., the air gets crisp, and every two-lane seems to lead to water. This guide collects twelve routes that deliver Michigan at its best in October. Each one includes a plain-English summary, a tight set of stops, and Detroit-friendly planning notes so families and savvy locals can turn a weekend into a memory.

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1. M-22 around the Leelanau Peninsula

Primary anchor: Philip A. Hart Visitor Center | 9922 W Front St, Empire, MI 49630
Google Maps: see “M-22 loop” route
Website: M-22 Scenic Drive

Michigan’s most famous fall shoreline loop earns the hype with dune-top overlooks, historic harbors, and slow curves between vineyards and maples. The…

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If you have to pick between Michigan’s two national lakeshores, you are not choosing between good and better. You are choosing between two great but very different experiences. Sleeping Bear Dunes delivers warm-water beach days, easy overlooks, and small-town charm you can wander on foot. Pictured Rocks answers with painted cliffs, waterfall hikes, and a true inland-sea vibe on Lake Superior. As a Metro Detroit local who road-trips north all year, here is the most useful head-to-head you will find, with the specifics that actually help you plan.

The quick answer

  • Best for families and first timers: Sleeping Bear Dunes

  • Best for epic scenery and adventure: Pictured Rocks

  • Closest to Metro Detroit: Sleeping Bear Dunes

  • Warmest swim: Sleeping…

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Families in southeast Michigan who have trekked to the Upper Peninsula will tell you: the long, long drive is absolutely worth it. Tucked along Lake Superior’s coast, in a region most downstaters only dream about each summer, lies a hidden gem that’s both stunning and surprisingly gentle on the wallet. We’re talking about Twelvemile Beach – a pristine stretch of sand in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore that was recently crowned the most affordable beach destination in the entire country. If you’re looking for an unforgettable Up North getaway that won’t break the bank, this low-cost Michigan beach should top your summer travel list.

Want a full list of the best U.P. waterfalls? Check out our Michigan's Ultimate Waterfall Road Trip

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