Central Region

Pure Michigan has a roundup of places to head on Memorial Day

Source: WKZO.com

Disc golf expands in U.P.

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

Great Lakes water restoration projects get funding

Source: University of Michigan News

Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America
Michigan hosts architectural and industrial design event of the year

The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office will launch a blockbuster show June 14 at Cranbrook Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills, displaying how the state contributed to the American Modernism movement in art, architecture and design.

Jim Gibula and Ron Basso of Iron River DDA
From old school to new apartments: Iron River’s Central School is rehabilitated

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.

Lower Harbor, Marquette MI
Be safe this Memorial Day week

We here at U.P. Second Wave want to pass on our hope that everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend (and every day after as well!). We, personally, will be spending time with family and friends and will not publish next week, but will return with all-new content on June 5. Until then, enjoy your extended weekend and we will see you in two weeks!

Walkable Cities
GUEST COLUMN: The quest for walkability

CUPPAD's executive director, Lloyd Matthes, talks about the elements that can make up a walkable--or unwalkable--city.

Isle Royale National Park, opening scene of "North Country Dreamlaond"
North Country Dreamland video captures imaginations of many

 Lake Superior Photo owner and Second Wave managing photographer Shawn Malone is one of the best there is at capturing the Northern Lights and other celestial events. Her recent time-lapse video showcasing a year's worth of night skies is stunning.

Reath to lead CCI’s Managed Solutions
Marquette General names new COO

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