Dr. Tim Hunt cares about animals. It's the reason he became a veterinarian in the first place, and why he opened his own practice in Marquette. But his care for animals goes beyond that; Hunt has created his own line of pet food for the dogs and cats in your life, available right here in the U.P.
Fat tire bikes--or snow bikes--allow bicyclists the opportunity to use their bikes for transportation no matter how bad the weather gets. UP Second Wave feature writer Kurt Mensching tells us how Michigan cyclists are adapting the bike to local needs.
More than 6,000 miles of groomed trails help make Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula a destination for Midwest snowmobile enthusiasts. Writer Kurt Mensching explores the essential Michigan winter pastime on both peninsulas.
John Richer left his full-time job with the hopes of making a successful run in the photography business. Little did he know when he made that bold move that he'd become the premier photographer for men and women across the Upper Peninsula and beyond who were wanting to get a taste--even a small one--of the life of a model.
There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the Great Lakes deserve to be protected, and one international group with members in the Upper Peninsula, is seeking a unified vision as to the best way to achieve that goal. Second Wave writer Neil Moran sat down and talked with some of the 1st Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Symphony leaders to discuss the cause.
Harnessing solar energy isn't just for the big companies that are busy developing solar shingles and massive solar panels--it's for companies that want to bring solar energy into each and every home, too. That's where Cooks-based Suburb Solar comes in, offering up an innovative solar generator that is as easy to use as pushing a button.
Friends and family may have thought they were crazy, but mushers Ed and Tasha Stielstra saw a successful dog sledding kennel where others saw the middle of nowhere. Second Wave's Kurt Mensching took a trip to McMillan to talk to the Stielstras about their business, their dogs and the fun that goes with it.
David Saint-Onge is back in this edition of U.P. Second Wave to talk about entrepreneurship and the basic rules for making sure a business is taking the right steps toward being successful and sustainable.
It's hard to believe that 2011 is virtually behind us already. Here at Upper Peninsula Second Wave, we've been looking back over the past 12 months and the people we've met, the places we've been and the stories we've told. We wanted to share some of our favorites with you as we say farewell to 2011 and begin to look ahead to 2012.
What's the best thing a city can do to achieve more economic success? Increase its number of college graduates. Read how the Talent Dividend calculates just how much college degrees add to a city's bottom line--think billions--and cities right here in Michigan are some of 57 competing for the $1 million dollar prize to boost college attainment.
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