COPPER HARBOR, MI– Michigan’s Brockway Mountain Drive traces the spine of an ancient fault line as it rises 700 feet above the surface of Lake Superior, ending at the summit where epic fall color stretches in every direction.

The spot is a stunner any time of year, serving up sweeping views of the surrounding forests flanked by the blues of the largest Great Lake. Come autumn vibrant oranges, fiery reds and glowing golds take the panoramic views to the next level.

Brockway is the highest above sea-level scenic drive between the Rockies and Alleghenies, putting it in a category all its own as far as Michigan fall color peeping goes. It’s perched so tall that you can look down from the peak and spot hawks and eagles riding air currents.

Opened in 1934, Brockway was the first solely scenic

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