The Nerdwood Project: Environmentally friendly building in the Copper Country
A Keweenaw Peninsula couple took on a big building project to create their green dream home, and now are sharing their knowledge with others.
Western Region
Redefining the identity of “Grandma”
Grandma is a sweet old lady with a soft voice and fresh-baked cookies, right? Now that she'll be "Grandma," columnist Deb Pascoe finds out there's a lot more to it.
A U.P. Gift Guide: How to shop local for the holidays
Shopping local means stronger communities, successful small businesses and a more sustainable economy. But the holidays can tempt the most well-meaning of shoppers into the commercial rush. Here's a handy gift guide, pointing you to plenty of gift items made here in the U.P. and available from small, locally-owned businesses.
Governor wants trails to connect entire state of Michigan
Source: Examiner.com
Highland Copper Company announces Keweenaw findings
Source: Equities.com
Michigan ski resorts hope for more snow
Source: The Detroit News
Malone’s Lens: Winter arrives
Nothing quite says November in the Upper Peninsula like the first permanent snow of the year. Upper Peninsula Second Wave managing photographer Shawn Malone snapped a quick pic for our readers to enjoy of that wonderful day.
Copper Country blog shows what U.P. winter is like
Source: Detroit Free Press
