Sugar Island Residents Plead With DNR to Help Injured Bear
A starving bear on Sugar Island got its paw stuck in a trap. Nearly a year later it appears to have removed it and its foot. Residents are urging the DNR to capture it for treatment.
Upper Peninsula
Where US 41 Ends, the Real Adventure Begins
Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula features a unique "end of the road" where US 41 ceases, yet Mandan Road continues to High Rock Bay, a challenging path for overlanders leading to a former NASA site.
A Unique Michigan Waterfall Rarely Talked About
There are some sensational waterfalls located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, but one hidden gem stands out.
East Coaster Blown Away By The U.P./Lake Superior
An East Coast traveler’s first visit to Michigan’s U.P. and Lake Superior stuns him, and social media responds with must-see spots.
Noise From New Bitcoin Farm Overwhelms Small Michigan Town
A Michigan school is halting expansion over constant noise from nearby bitcoin mining operation.
What is the Actual Shape of Michigan's Upper Penninsula?
While Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is the “Mitten,” the Upper Peninsula's shaped tends to cause a spirited debate over whether it resembles a rabbit, shark, snowmobile? Or something else entirely.
The Upper Peninsula Is Getting Its Own Song
Scoochie Boochie’s latest viral rap, "The U.P.," pays tribute to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with hilarious, tongue-in-cheek lyrics locals are loving.
Know Your Tent Etiquette in the Upper Peninsula
If you plan on camping in a tent in the Upper Peninsula, you may have concerns because you are in bear country. Locals comment on tent etiquette in the U.P.
An Invasive Species, Spiny Waterflea, Found In A Michigan Lake
The reason the water flea is such a huge problem is because it feeds on zoo, plankton, which baby walleye and perch depend on for survival during the early stages of their life
Two Campers Found Dead in Northern Michigan Park
Two people were found dead at a remote campground in Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. Rangers reached the site after an overnight hike. The victims remain unidentified as the investigation continues.
Michigan’s Lucky Break: The Untold Story of the Upper Peninsula
Michigan is unique with two peninsulas, a result of the 1835 Toledo War. Ohio gained the Toledo Strip, and Michigan received the Upper Peninsula. Initially a perceived loss, the U.P. proved rich in timber, iron, and copper, transforming Michigan's fortune.
Some Jerk Dumped Hundreds of Tires in the Woods of the U.P.
Over 260 tires were illegally dumped near an ATV trail in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Thanks to a local tire company and community volunteers, the mess was quickly cleaned up.