PORTAGE LAKE — Snowmobile season has officially ended in the U.P. this year for one crossing. The snowmobile crossing at the Portage Lake Lift Bridge in Houghton County is now closed through the ...

HANCOCK, MI – The local point of view: This lift bridge in the Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is better than the Mackinac Bridge. Visit Keweenaw is adamant that the Portage Lake Lift Bridge beats the ...

HOUGHTON, MI – This iconic bridge lifts for Great Lakes freighters and connects twin cities in Michigan’s Copper Country - and it’s the centerpiece of an upcoming summer kickoff festival. Bridgefest ...

We heat things up in Hancock when we visit Takka Saunas, with stunning views of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Destination Michigan is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on ...