In a beautiful place where year-round residents are few and far between, two businesses are making it work in their own way. Second Wave writer Claire Abent sat down and discussed how the owners are keeping their dreams alive and well in the U.P.'s Copper Country.
Having community members who are dedicated to shopping local is always important, especially in some of the small areas that are known to populate the U.P. In this week's guest blog, U.P. North Life's Candis Collick discusses why the residents of Drummond Island (and all Upper Peninsula communities) should keep their money local.
Source: AnnArbor.com
There are places, like the Upper Peninsula, where people go to "get away from it all." And then there are places where Yoopers go to do the same. Sam Eggleston talks about one of those gems right here in the U.P.--DeTour Village.
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.
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