Once you cross the Mackinac Bridge and arrive in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you’ll hear locals and visitors alike, say “you’ve arrived in God’s Country”. They’re not wrong! From the miles and miles of great lakes’ shorelines, the rugged terrains, forests, waterfalls, islands, wildlife, and undisturbed nature for as far as one can see, the beauty and charm isn’t to be missed. And once you make it over the Mackinac Bridge, just a short half hour drive north on I-75 and east on M-134 will bring you to the beautiful area of the Les Cheneaux Islands; a 36-island archipelago situated in Lake Huron near the towns of Hessel and Cedarville.
The area is known for its four season fun; boating, hiking, biking, kayaking, golfing, trail riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. And nestled just off the shoreline of Snows Channel in the heart of the Les Cheneaux and Cedarville, is Snow’s Bar & Grill. Snow’s Bar & Grill is your quintessential UP bar & grill complete with a beautiful field stone bar you can cozy up to knotty pine walls, handmade log chairs/barstools and custom one-of-a-kind tables handmade by a local Native American.
Snow’s has quite the history in the area, dating back to the early 1940s. It’s walls are dotted with nods to that history with photographs, antiques, and postcards. Intertwined with the history, you’ll find buffalo plaid, humorous signs, taxidermy, and glimpses of one of the rarest wildlife creatures in the UP…the Sasquatch. Their motto around the bar is “Drink till You Believe.” At Snow’s they believe in the possibility of many things, including Sasquatch!
Add to the true Upper Peninsula atmosphere the delicious food, cold beer, and fun specialty drinks, and now you’ve found your new eastern UP hangout. Enjoy the best whitefish around, any number of fantastic burgers, the legendary brisket Mac and Cheese, a fresh-made salad or homemade pizza.
There is something for everyone, including gluten-free options, and choices for the kiddos too. Whether your next adventure is snowmobiling in the winter, hiking in the spring, boating in the summer, or cruising in your UTV peeping the colors in the fall, make Snow’s Bar & Grill in the beautiful eastern UP a destination on your travels. Cheers! •
