In the last few years, more new wineries and wine tasting rooms have cropped up in the U.P., joining established wineries and vineyards and strengthening this growing Upper Peninsula industry. Take a drive down U.S. 2 this fall along the shores of Lake Michigan and visit some of the newcomers and existing winemakers.
Small town downtowns don't necessarily serve the customers they once did. So how do they keep moving forward when the business is gone? Some folks in Ishpeming have answers to that question, and it involves adapting and reshaping the downtown.
Another microbrewery will be opening up in the next year, this time in downtown Ishpeming. Cognition Brewing Company will look to add a new local product to the historic area.
"The more things change, the more things stay the same." The phrase seems to be fitting for the people and places of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. One of the changes may be at hand: Yoopers going digital. Read how three online publications are engaging the people of the U.P. and those interested in being here.
A new development near Marquette could include a lodge, shopping, offices, entertainment, residences and more if the deal goes through. The developer talks to Second Wave about why Marquette is the perfect place for it.
Ever feel like being a Yooper was a good enough reason to celebrate? Well, you're not the only one, as proven by the impressive turnout at the first-ever Yooper Day last weekend in Marquette. But managing editor Sam Eggleston wants to know, what makes a Yooper a Yooper?
When Mike Walker decided he was going to strike out on his own and bring something to Marquette no one had ever seen before, he did it with style. Meet the town's only active food truck, which features scrumptious tacos and other tasty treats and can be found out and about waiting to greet you and your tastebuds.
When it comes to seeing the Upper Peninsula, few people are as passionate about it as Things to do in the U.P. owner and managing editor Jesse Land. A recent suggestion to visit the mouth of the Huron River has us ready to pack our bags. Read on to find out why.
It's almost hard to believe that Escanaba is 150 years old. First and foremost, the city looks darn good for its age. Secondly, there just seems to be a youthful energy buzzing around where you least expect to find it. But at 150 years old, the city has plenty of experience--including plenty of economic ups and downs--under its belt. But the future may be a bright one for this Upper Peninsula town. Managing editor Sam Eggleston explains.
Whether a community is dog-friendly or not can mean a lot to prospective residents looking for a nice neighborhood for their family, which often includes dogs. City ordinances, from leash laws to the creation of dog parks, are a factor that some Upper Peninsula administrators have on their minds.
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