Yahoo Travel came up with a list of the most underrated and affordable U.S. adventure spots.  

It's probably no surprise to most Michiganders — or people who've traveled there — that the Upper Peninsula in Michigan came in at No. 1!

The Upper Peninsula is home to all but one of Michigan’s waterfalls. There are more than 300 falls scattered across the U.P.

Take a kayak and see the Pictured Rocks from Lake Superior in Munising. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
Take a kayak and see the Pictured Rocks from Lake Superior in Munising. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
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You can explore the depths of a mine, a shipwreck, gamble at one of 10 casinos, climb to the top of a lighthouse, and explore a colonial fort.  And according to the U.P.'s tourism website, U.P. Travel, "that’s just for starters."

The choices for recreation are seemingly endless. You can play golf, hike, fish, kayak, swim, ski and drive a snowmobile!  There are plenty of places to stay between casino lodging, RV parks, or nearby hotels (many with special packages).

Kayla Kiley and Peter Howard check out the picturesque view of the Pictured Rocks from sea kayaks. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
Kayla Kiley and Peter Howard check out the picturesque view of the Pictured Rocks from sea kayaks. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
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"Browse our shops for handmade jewelry and one-of-a-kind art, clothing and specialty items. Then get your taste buds ready for the world’s best fudge, fresh-from-the-lake whitefish, and our world-famous pasties," U.P. Travel's website stated. 

Bridalveil waterfall is a seasonal waterfall that is at full force after the snowmelt. It slows to a trickle in the summer and fall. Bridalveil Falls is often featured on postcards and publications about Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, according to the National Park Service. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
Bridalveil waterfall is a seasonal waterfall that is at full force after the snowmelt. It slows to a trickle in the summer and fall. Bridalveil Falls is often featured on postcards and publications about Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, according to the National Park Service. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
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I've heard of the U.P., but I never knew that it was a hidden gem! I'm going to start planning my trip ASAP. Let me know in the comments if there are any must-see spots for my U.P. bucket list!

Mosquito beach is a gorgeous area to explore. It offers a sandy beach, river, trails, and as you may have guessed, lots of mosquitoes. The river water is beautiful, but very cold. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
Mosquito beach is a gorgeous area to explore. It offers a sandy beach, river, trails, and as you may have guessed, lots of mosquitoes. The river water is beautiful, but very cold. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
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The U.P. offers more than 300 waterfalls, including this 40-foot waterfall named Memorial Falls located in a gorge in Munising. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
The U.P. offers more than 300 waterfalls, including this 40-foot waterfall named Memorial Falls located in a gorge in Munising. (Kayla Kiley/Townsquare Media)
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