Eastern Region

Outdoors tourism season isn’t over yet; forests and parks draw fall visitors

Source: Mlive.com

“Breakfast on the Farm” connects farm to table in Chippewa County
Six higher-learning institutions announce reverse-transfer program for college students
Local photographer creates satirical, U.P. postcards

Residents of the Upper Peninsula, or Yoopers as they’re fondly called, are a unique bunch. Jokes are often made about speech patterns or simplistic lifestyles, and one born and raised Yooper has found a way to use those jokes in a new business venture.

Film follows Michigan father and son on canoe journey

Source: Detroit Free Press

Columnist says there’s no place like the U.P.

Source: Livingston Daily Press & Argus

Manistique Papers back in business

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com

New LSSU faculty bring talent, work experience
MEDC approves new incentive programs for businesses and community development
Seeing the Upper Peninsula Overland style–one unbeaten trail at a time

There is more than one way to skin a cat--a saying that holds true with almost every aspect of life, even touring the Upper Peninsula. Sure, you can stick to the highways and city streets, but you're going to miss so much that you're not even aware existed up here. That's where ecotourism comes in, and groups like U.P. Overland, which hosts an annual trip for folks to see the wild side of the U.P.

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