Eastern Region

Jaunted advises travelers on how to get to Mackinac Island

Source: Jaunted

Midwest Living pegs Isle Royale, Mackinac as coolest vacation spots

Source: Midwest Living

Steve Hamilton’s latest UP mystery reviewed

Source: Boston.com

Not just for the city: Rural busing helps drivers leave their cars behind

Just because you're not in the big city doesn't mean there are no transportation alternatives. Rural bus systems can help people leave their cars behind when gas prices or the environment are a concern.

Summer illness should come with make-up days

Columnist Deb Pascoe asks, why can't we have make-up days of summer when we're sick? After all, we get extra days of school to make up for all the snow; it only seems fair.

Newberry-area businesses recovering after wildfire

Source: MiNewswire.com

Michigan Nature Association announces 60th anniversary tour
Shipwreck museum might see expansion after legislation change

Source: CBS Detroit

Sault Ste. Marie celebrates anniversary of major landmark
Enjoy the Fourth–Upper Peninsula style!

We'll be taking a week away from publishing over the Fourth of July (we'll be back July 11) and we here at U.P. Second Wave urge you to be safe, responsible and to have a great time celebrating our nation's independence. While you're at it, pick up some Vollwerth's to grill and some cool, refreshing KBC to drink and celebrate with some Upper Peninsula flair.

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