An adventure hub rocks Norway (not the country)
A trio of friends renovated a century-old farmhouse in Norway as the staging area for a host of outdoor adventures, taking advantage of the many recreational opportunities in the central U.P.
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New pier welcomes cruise ships to Houghton
Cruise ships arriving in Houghton this summer will be able to dock at a new $5 million pier. The pier also serves as a community gathering space for the U.P. community.
How a U.P. company saved Stormy Kromer
Ironwood's Jacquart Fabric Products bought the rights to manufacture a one-of-a-kind wool hat, resurrecting Stormy Kromer as an iconic brand.
Making Lake Antoine Park accessible to everyone
With widespread community support, Lake Antoine Park Partners is working to improve and maintain the beloved park. Their efforts include making the 51-acre park and lake accessible to everyone.
Visit Keweenaw pushes responsible recreation
Visit Keweenaw ramps up its efforts to protect the stunning landscape of the peninsula with a series of videos aimed at educating visitors about how to enjoy the outdoors and also be respectful.
Stormy Kromer partners to make portable sauna tents
Iconic Stormy Kromer partners with Wisconsin tent manufacturer to produce portable sauna tents. “We think it makes a lot of sense for two Midwestern brands who definitely know winter to jointly put their names on this innovative product,” said Stormy Kromer CEO Gina Jacquart Thorsen.
Indiana native writes a new script in the U.P.
Indiana native trades life in L.A. and the big city for the Keweenaw Peninsula. “I can’t imagine being anywhere else. It’s pretty amazing,” says Ian Repp, who is associate vice president for university and marketing communications at Michigan Technological University in Houghton.
Keweenaw tourism pairs with Leave No Trace
“Our goal is to help visitors better understand best practices to keep them safe while protecting and preserving the Keweenaw’s wilderness,” explained Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw.
U.P. hosts winter outdoor camp for women
A national program has drawn thousands of Michigan women to the outdoors in pursuit of ice fishing, archery, hiking, cross-country skiing and even dog sledding. This winter's camp weekend takes place in the Upper Peninsula.
Marquette aims for R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Travel Marquette launches campaign, Respect Marquette, to ensure visitors and locals alike respect the region's many recreational areas.
New pier welcomes cruise ships to Houghton
Cruise ships arriving in Houghton this summer will be able to dock at a new $5 million pier. The pier also serves as a community gathering space for the U.P. community.
How a U.P. company saved Stormy Kromer
Ironwood's Jacquart Fabric Products bought the rights to manufacture a one-of-a-kind wool hat, resurrecting Stormy Kromer as an iconic brand.
Making Lake Antoine Park accessible to everyone
With widespread community support, Lake Antoine Park Partners is working to improve and maintain the beloved park. Their efforts include making the 51-acre park and lake accessible to everyone.
Visit Keweenaw pushes responsible recreation
Visit Keweenaw ramps up its efforts to protect the stunning landscape of the peninsula with a series of videos aimed at educating visitors about how to enjoy the outdoors and also be respectful.
Stormy Kromer partners to make portable sauna tents
Iconic Stormy Kromer partners with Wisconsin tent manufacturer to produce portable sauna tents. “We think it makes a lot of sense for two Midwestern brands who definitely know winter to jointly put their names on this innovative product,” said Stormy Kromer CEO Gina Jacquart Thorsen.
Indiana native writes a new script in the U.P.
Indiana native trades life in L.A. and the big city for the Keweenaw Peninsula. “I can’t imagine being anywhere else. It’s pretty amazing,” says Ian Repp, who is associate vice president for university and marketing communications at Michigan Technological University in Houghton.
Keweenaw tourism pairs with Leave No Trace
“Our goal is to help visitors better understand best practices to keep them safe while protecting and preserving the Keweenaw’s wilderness,” explained Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw.
U.P. hosts winter outdoor camp for women
A national program has drawn thousands of Michigan women to the outdoors in pursuit of ice fishing, archery, hiking, cross-country skiing and even dog sledding. This winter's camp weekend takes place in the Upper Peninsula.
Marquette aims for R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Travel Marquette launches campaign, Respect Marquette, to ensure visitors and locals alike respect the region's many recreational areas.
