Clear & Cold Cinema is an example of Upper Peninsula artists coming together to work creatively to show off the beauty and uniqueness of the region. In the upcoming film Cold Rolled, the group explores the increasingly popular sport of snow biking.
Beginning farmers face the challenges of farming in the harsh northern climate to produce a wholesome product for people who want good, chemical-free food for their families.
With two well-traveled young owners and a commitment to fresh, local food and drink, Das Steinhaus marries Old World traditions with Yooper sensibilities in downtown Marquette.
Baraga-based U.P. Green is stepping up to the plate, giving the Upper Peninsula recycling options that will help Yoopers keep the U.P. clean.
Even though the millions brought in by Michigan hunters each year can seem like some abstract figure that might not mean much to you and me, here are a few examples of neighbors, friends and local business owners who owe their livelihoods to the outdoorsman--just in time for hunting season.
Bicycle cruises have been popular on both coasts for awhile now, but it seems they're making their way to the shores of the Great Lakes, too. New services have opened in Traverse City and Marquette that offer a new way to see areas you might already be familiar with--and have a drink and a bite to eat along the way.
Things to Do in the U.P. visits and reviews everything you might want to do in the U.P. but haven't done, whether you're a long-time resident or just visiting the area. This fall, while you're taking in the Keweenaw autumn colors, make sure to stop at The Fitz in Eagle River for good eats and a gorgeous place to stay, reviewed here by Things to Do in the U.P. author Jesse Land.
"Aging out" of the foster care system leaves young adults on their own in the world, often with little or no instruction or guidance on how to build a successful life. The Michigan Youth Opportunity Initiative is a new program that offers youths from foster homes support and common sense information as they learn to live in the "real world."
You'd think the U.P. has it covered when it comes to green. Miles and miles of forests and beautiful lakes make it a beloved, pristine wilderness. But when it comes to garbage or items that might be reused, things aren't looking so green. A high percentage still end up languishing in local landfills because of inconvenience and lack of recycling facilities.
Marquette's Third Street is an increasingly busy thoroughfare, and city planners are looking at its future as a mixed-use, walkable, bikable corridor that can connect downtown with residential areas with some needed improvements.
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