Residents north of the bridge didn't need a readers' poll to know the U.P. is second to none when fall colors explode. Writer Dianna Stampfler shares some hot spots for color and outdoor fun, underscoring how important fall tourism is in the U.P.
The marquee is glowing again at Newberry’s historic Tahqua-Land Theatre, following a series of mishaps that forced the Upper Peninsula landmark to close for more than two years.
The U.P. Honor Flight is a non-profit organization created to honor Upper Peninsula veterans by providing them transportation to and from Washington, D.C. so they can visit and reflect on the monuments standing in their honor.
A restaurant in the Eastern Upper Peninsula is getting new life. Seney Crossing is in the rural community’s multipurpose building, which includes the local post office, an abandoned bank and space for a general store and commercial bakery.
Western section of the Iron Belle Trail near Ironwood draws outdoor enthusiasts and fans hopes for more trail development.
A new specialty store, Copper Country Running Company, is moving into downtown Houghton. The store provides a small-town approach to retail in one of the fastest growing region of the Upper Peninsula.
“Sustainable fisheries management is imperative not only for the long-term health of the fisheries but for the Great Lakes ecosystem as a whole,” says Matt Womble, Saildrone director of ocean data programs.
Small-city Ironwood is home to a slew of summer arts activities, everything from art fairs to film festivals to Broadway shows.
Small coastal towns in the Upper and Lower peninsulas embrace the return of cruise ships, delighting passengers from all over.
Small towns in rural Michigan have transformed single-day events like bike racing and ice climbing into branding campaigns, luring athletes and visitors to their communities year round.
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