On November 10, 1975, the Great Lakes freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior during a fierce storm, claiming the lives of all 29…
Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and for the last 25 years a unique program has helped preserve those historic structures….
Michigan Trail Tuesday: See Shipwrecks and the Au Sable Point Lighthouse on this Pictured Rocks Hike
Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…
A new public art installation near the old ore dock in Marquette pays tribute to the area’s indigenous history. Artist Jason Quigno sculpted seven Kona…
We always try and add a hike or a fun stop into our journey to the Upper Peninsula, and when we headed north in June…
One of the most iconic landmarks in Marquette is the Superior Dome, a 14 story tall wooden dome that hosts sporting events on the campus…
The Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge was established in the 1950s to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl. This 10,000 acre preserve just southwest of Saginaw sees…
Michigan is home to two national lakeshores (Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks) and while both are great places to explore by land, we’d argue…
Marquette is a paradise for those who love outdoor adventure, as the opportunities to visit waterfalls, hike mountains, swim in Lake Superior, or tackle a…
Ludington State Park reopened to the public at the tail end of June, after a closure of nearly 10 months for upgrades and renovations. The…