Northern Michigan is home to some of the finest literary journals in the nation. Here are four literary journals that are making a name for themselves and publishing some awesome prose from writers here in northern Michigan and around the country.
An historic building in Iron River that closed its doors in 1980 was dying a slow death until a visitor to the area realized its potential as an apartment complex. Second Wave writer Neil Moran explains how the Central School in Iron River is being transformed into affordable housing.
We all want to eat the best we can, and for a lot of folks, that means choosing local or maybe organic foods. One way to find good, fresh food in your local community is to stop by a farmers' market. Long a staple in more agricultural-friendly areas, they are now hitting the U.P. too, and seem to just keep growing by the year.
Start the Cycle introduces court-referred and at-risk teens to the challenging sport of mountain biking as a positive alternative to drug and alcohol use and other unhealthy activities. In addition to physical conditioning, teens are paired with adult mentors who help them understand healthy boundaries and learn how to establish and meet positive life goals.
From their computers in the fairly-remote reaches of the Upper Peninsula, bloggers love to touch base with readers from around the globe. Writer Jeff Barr recently connected with some of the top-read Yoopers in the bloggersphere.
When it comes to truly enjoying a meal, it takes not only outstanding food, but outstanding drink, too. People almost always turn to wine when thinking of a great pairing, but you don't have to. There are so many tasty, locally-crafted brews to be had and paired with any kind of meal, especially with the industry starting to boom here in the Upper Peninsula.
Cities across the Upper Peninsula are reinvesting in walkable communities to promote business and residential growth. See how your city stacks up.
Economic progress is no reason to destroy a town's sense of place and uniqueness. Read how the residents of Iron Mountain pulled together and, with the help of Michigan Main Street and other programs, have made this town a great place to visit and call home.
The Upper Peninsula is home to many outdoors lovers, but some take that love a step (or a few thousand) further with the activities they choose to do here in God's Country. From hiking to skiing to kayaking and everything in between, the U.P. is paradise for those who prefer their sports silent.
Fashion has long been a statement about the individual. Whether it's an Armani suit or ironic tee from the local thrift store, what we wear says something about ourselves. In Michigan, the latest fashion trend has been about pride from the Upper Peninsula's Yooper Steez and Martin Sports Apparel and Traverse City's High Five Threads.
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