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.
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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.
What Do Those Numbers on the Mackinac Bridge Really Mean?
If you haven't noticed them before, now you will!
Beyond the Peninsula: Discover Michigan’s Copper Island
Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, despite appearances, is actually "Copper Island," separated by the Keweenaw Waterway. This secret island, once a copper mining hub, is connected by a single bridge and hosts the annual Copper Island Classic hockey game.
Michigan’s Critically Acclaimed Chocolate Is Available In Only One Area
Only in the U.P.: Sayklly's Yooper Bar combines regional pride with sweet indulgence.
Fortune Tellers in the U.P.? Here’s Who Locals Trust
Looking for witches or fortune tellers in Michigan’s U.P.? Yoopers on Reddit have shared their favorite local picks, with some colorful characters and even stranger advice.
The Secret Rock Formation Tourists Are Missing in the Upper Peninsula
Tucked away in St. Ignace is a 350-million-year-old sea stack named by a French priest. Meet Castle Rock’s little-known cousin: St. Anthony’s Rock.
Is Michigan Tech America’s Most Overlooked ‘Tech’ School?
Think of a 'Tech' school and you may think of a football power conference team like Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech or Texas Tech. Where would Michigan Tech rank in a national compiling of Tech schools?
The Surprising History: Why Michigan Was Given the Upper Peninsula
Michigan initially resisted acquiring the Western Upper Peninsula, which was a concession to end the 'Toledo War' and gain statehood. A geological survey of the "unwanted" territory was offered as an incentive.