Visit Small Towns: Amasa, Michigan

Michigan is a state that provides you endless adventure.  What is one of it's most unique power-plays?  Everyone can find something that fits there style.  From big city life in Detroit, to the quiet back country woods,  you are bound to find where you fit in.

Today we head up north to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the small town of Amasa.

Amasa is a very small town in the UP, situated just off of US - 2 between Crystal Falls and Iron River.  Walk along the short downtown area and you'll find the Fire House, a few restaurant/bars and the post office.  Amasa also has a beautiful small park with a picnic shelter right downtown, and public access to Gibson Lake isn't too far away.

What makes Amasa unique is it's ability to hold onto it's small town charm throughout history.  We had the chance to visit the Amasa museum while we were there.  Here we learned about those who had built this small town and embraced life in the Upper Peninsula.  Generations of families supported each other in this remote area, helping develop it into a sustainable town for years to come.

Amasa is a great stop if you enjoy snowmobiling in the winter months.  Tall Pines sits as a stop to collect general provisions and gas as you make your travels across the Upper Peninsula.  Stop in for a drink or dinner at one of two different spots downtown, and you'll see the small town connections and friends and family are greeted through the doors. 

Amasa may never be a final destination as you find your way through Michigan and discover all it has to offer, and that's ok.  However, it's a stop worth making to appreciate those who settled the Upper Peninsula and call it home so that we may enjoy our travels there.

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