Island and remote schools provide unique mix of culture, challenges
Some small schools in the Upper Peninsula and northern lower Michigan face unique challenges of geography--island schools, and their close cousins, remote school districts.
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U.P. Second Wave article receives certificate from Good News Awards
Source: Good News Awards
In the U.P’s Native American communities, early childhood education is getting a big boost
With an $800,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan is making sustainable investments in early childhood development and education throughout the U.P.'s Native American communities.
Scouts tackle new statewide trail
Source: The Greenfield Reporter
What I learned from a week biking the trails of the U.P.
Writer Mark Wedel has plenty of experience on long bicycle treks--but the U.P. presented some new challenges. Here, he shares his recent trail journey, for those who might be considering such a trip.
Two U.P. spots make BuzzFeed ‘must visit’ list
Source: Buzzfeed.com
Dessert recipes from the Grand Hotel featured in Tennessee newspaper
Source: Rhea Herald-News
Day tripping from all corners of the Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula has so many places to see and things to do that the options for day trips are pretty much endless. But here are a few ideas for day trips no matter what part of the U.P. you happen to call home.
