For youngsters who have grown up a stone's throw from its shores, Lake Superior's enormous presence can sometimes be taken for granted. Michigan State University Extension's Life of Lake Superior program offers youngsters and adults alike a fresh take on the recreational and educational opportunities offered by this powerful natural resource.
BridgeGuard, based in Hancock, is offering a safe and cost-effective solution to improving the quality of our country's infrastructure. It does this with innovative engineers but also with a focus on quality customer service.
The funding model for medical research is a difficult one--either apply for scarce government funding, or work for a big pharmaceutical company. Even charities that back medical research for specific diseases can be inefficient. So, a Marquette entrepreneur had a better idea: crowd-fund it. That's how WeSearch was created.
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Things to Do in the U.P. visits and reviews everything you might want to do in the U.P. but haven't done, whether you're a long-time resident or just visiting the area. If you're the outdoorsy type--or even if you're not-- kayaking is one surefire way to enjoy the Upper Peninsula's beauty and the power of Lake Superior. A paddling trip with the Keweenaw Adventure Company is one option, reviewed here by Things to Do in the U.P. author Jesse Land.
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