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Family research in U.P. unearths everyday heroes

Taking a trip to the Upper Peninsula can be more of an experience than simply meeting cool people or seeing wonderful sites. Just ask Dan Warner at the News-Press in […]

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Marquette Lower Harbor Rainbow
Malone’s Lens: A glimmer of color

Let's be honest here: no one does spectacular like Mother Nature. Shawn Malone happened to be lucky enough to step outside and snag this gorgeous shot of Mother Nature showing off during a recent round of rain storms in Marquette.

Full boats for the Pictured Rocks Cruises
Malone’s Lens: Cruising in style

It's tourist season here in the Upper Peninsula and that means there are a lot of folks trying to see a lot of the natural wonders the U.P. has to offer -- like these folks getting ready for a cruise to see Pictured Rocks.

Malone’s Lens: Jumping in

It's definitely summer out there. Temperatures are sweltering and the sun is pretty much constantly shining. So what's the best way to cool off? Take the plunge and find out.

UP Food Challenge
U.P. for the (food) challenge

Cable TV shows have made food challenges popular, but in the Upper Peninsula, where appetites are as big as the snow drifts, many eateries have their own competitions, where some come, see and conquer.

Kitch-iti-kipi
Malone’s Lens: Crystal clear

Ever feel like going and relaxing as you look over a calm, beautiful lake? You might want to head over to Schoolcraft County and enjoy the view photographer Shawn Malone recently snapped a photo of.

Forget Me nots
Malone’s Lens: Spring has sprung

It's official--spring is here. We know, because the flowers and trees (ok, and insects) are telling us so. Here's a moment from Second Wave Managing Photographer Shawn Malone showing off a spring gem--the forget-me-not.

Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America
Michigan hosts architectural and industrial design event of the year

The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office will launch a blockbuster show June 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills, displaying how the state contributed to the American Modernism movement in art, architecture and design.

May 2013 Spring runoff at Canyon Falls
Malone’s Lens: High waters of the Upper Peninsula

If there is one thing we didn't lack this winter, it was precipitation. The good news is, the lakes should be higher. The bad news? The spring run off was intense.

Celebrating the essence of being a Yooper

On August 10, thousands of Upper Peninsula natives will converge on Elwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. But what is Yooper Day and what are we celebrating?

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