The UP200 Sled Dog Racers Mush On
The image of a bundled and booted individual on the back of a sled pulled by a dozen magnificent dogs seems like a scene...
The Ultimate Icebreaker
The Coast Guard’s motto is “Semper Paratus” or “Always Ready.” And ready is what you have to be when navigating the miles of waterways...
U.P. Luge Club Competes On World Stage
Most Michiganders have had the experience of climbing a snowy hill with a plastic or wooden sled in tow, plopping down at the top...
S.S. Badger: A Historic Icon of the Great Lakes
Common sense says the path of least resistance is the wise choice. But what if the wise choice isn’t the one that can bring...
YoungMin You: Beating The Odds
The trouble with odds is they never seem to account for passion, faith, and a positive outlook—and YoungMin You is a man overflowing with...
A Dream Takes Root
By Emily Haines Lloyd
In the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, nestled along the Manistique River, lies Northland Outfitters, a campground and canoe/kayak livery that...
Chippin’ Away With Great Lakes Potato Chip Company
Eddie, what happened to my blankets?” said Ed Girrbach’s mother when she noticed they were missing. Ed jokes that after he explained he’d been...
Asparagus Reigns in Michigan
In the second week of June, Oceana County, also known as “The Asparagus Capital of the Nation,” gears up for its annual Asparagus Festival....
Sculptor Shares The World He Has Shaped
Highway M-28, east of Marquette, is a typical stretch of U.P. road—until you notice the startling, out-of-place objects emerging from the nearby woods. Some...
Life On A Freighter
Fourteen knots and a few hundred miles of Lake Michigan remain before the next stop. Come aboard a Great Lakes freighter with cadet-in-training Taylor...
Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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