There is more than one way to skin a cat--a saying that holds true with almost every aspect of life, even touring the Upper Peninsula. Sure, you can stick to the highways and city streets, but you're going to miss so much that you're not even aware existed up here. That's where ecotourism comes in, and groups like U.P. Overland, which hosts an annual trip for folks to see the wild side of the U.P.
A unique school in an eastern U.P. town draws in students and visitors from far and wide, and builds on the area's boating heritage while providing an economic stimulus for Cedarville. Second Wave feature writer Neil Moran sits down and talks with the owners of this boat-building institution.
The children of Wattsson and Wattsson Jewelry Store owner Ron Wattsson stepped in to shoulder their father's business and legacy following his untimely death. Second Wave writer Deb Pascoe sat down with the family to discuss the challenges, and successes, that have come since.
It's hard to believe you're in Menominee when you first walk into Table Six, the new Italian restaurant recently opened by Vincent and Wendy Baron. Instead, you feel like you're in a place more akin to locations like Chicago or even New York, and the taste is reminiscent of the same. Sam Eggleston reports from the chef's table.
"Larger cities have tools that enable their residents to network and leverage technology to enhance face-to-face exchanges," notes Layla Wright-Contreras, co-founder and publicist of the new Marquette Social website. "Marquette Social does this for our community." What does Marquette Social offer the residents of the Upper Peninsula? Read more and find out.
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