Eastern Region

Great Lakes water restoration projects get funding

Source: University of Michigan News

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.

Manistique wins best water award

Source: Escanaba Daily Press

LSSU partners with Moran Iron Works on training
May 2013 Spring runoff at Canyon Falls
Malone’s Lens: High waters of the Upper Peninsula

If there is one thing we didn't lack this winter, it was precipitation. The good news is, the lakes should be higher. The bad news? The spring run off was intense.

David Lorenz, the public relations manager for Travel Michigan, speaks at 2012's Upward Initiative tourism luncheon
UPWARD Initiatives take local economy to new heights

Often you read about a study being done to improve this or that and you never hear anything more about it. UPWARD Initiatives is using a study done in 2009 to bring together 180 volunteers to improve the quality of life for residents of the Upper Peninsula and two counties in Wisconsin.

Time-lapse video of U.P. gets attention

Source: Detroit Free Press

Top 10 Michigan list includes lots of U.P. recommendations

Source: Trekaroo

Allure Dance Company moves into larger location in downtown Sault Ste. Marie

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