Upper Peninsula

The Michigan-Wisconsin border communities of Menominee and Marinette hold an annual smelt festival. Wresting in the fish was one part of the festivities.

It was a crisp morning in Cedarville when Paula Badour decided to toss out a small bit of leaf lettuce for the wildlife. What she didn't realize is her action would result in a battle that Michigan Folklore (maybe) says has been happening for many years.

This one was a doozie, to say the least. Even by U.P. standards.

What do you do when you want to get some take-out, but there are no restaurants open in winter, no stores open, and no ferry services until May? Apparently there is a private plane charter that will deliver food for you

Did you know Teddy Roosevelt sued a newspaper in Michigan's Upper Peninsula?

This is a pretty incredible story. It sounds like something from a movie, not real life, but it is. A man found wandering in Michigan needs help finding out who he is.

The Toledo Compromise was made on December 14, 1836, which gave Michigan a vast region of land to the north

The record-high seasonal total is 390.4 Inches. The least amount of snowfall came in the winter of 1930–31, at only 81.30 inches.

This uniquely Upper Peninsula recipe turns Trenary Toast into a Christmasy egg nog french toast perfect for winter mornings.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed ten sightings of cougars, also known as pumas or mountain lions so far this year. They have been seen in the Upper Peninsula.

Winter of 2021-2022 is here in Michigan. And it arrived on the first of November. If you need proof, check out these videos from the eastern Upper Peninsula near Newberry.

In front of this two-story log cabin gas station, restaurant, and bait and tackle shop is a large pink moose. Can't miss it from the road. Better yet, visitors are encouraged to write messages on the moose!