Western Region

Great Lakes stewardship programs focus on place-based education.

Place-based education motivates students by connecting learning to community

Local restaurants build chains in Marquette

Some U.P. entrepreneurs are doing what it takes to build in the restaurant business in the U.P., creating new chains out of successful restaurants. 

Waterfalls are among the sights in the U.P.
Photographing the Upper Peninsula

Source: Out of Chicago

Neighborhood bars in the U.P. welcome Mlive reporters

Source: Mlive.com

Tech students research biochar.
Tech students work on charcoal kiln for developing world
Portage Health in Hancock
Portage Health welcomes new women’s health physician
Fall colors are on their way.
Best spots to see fall colors include the U.P.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Winter is coming.
A less snowy winter? Very possible.

Source: Mlive.com

Chocolay River brewers talk to customers at the U.P. Beer Fest.
Three up-and-coming U.P. breweries keep craft beer scene moving forward

The U.P. is already home to more than a dozen craft breweries, but that isn't stopping two local entrepreneurs--and one honorary local with a very familiar name--from taking advantage of the region's seemingly insatiable thirst for high-quality, U.P.-made beer.

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