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Sassy & Classy. Pine Mountain Music Festival Enters Its Next Generation
In his first season as executive director of the Pine Mountain Music Festival, Doug Day realizes he’s inherited a lot of history for the organization born in Iron Mountain, Michigan, in 1991. Read more
AARON PETERSON
3 Days in Marquette Spoiler Alert: It’s Not Enough Time
Preparing for a few days rest and recreation in Marquette, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the options in and around this modest-sized city that happens to be the largest U.P. metro. Read more
TAHQUAMENON FALLS STATE PARK
A Harvest of Fun at Tahquamenon Falls Hayrides with Smokey, a Camper Chili Cook-Off & More Treats
Harvest Fest Fun: If you plan to camp at Tahquamenon Falls State Park on October 13, you’re in for a few treats (and you might want to bring a few to give away, too). Read more
NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY DIGITAL COLLECTION / WIKIPEDIA
A Youthful 350, Sault Ste. Marie Celebrates Its Long, Long History
Semisepticentennial. It’s going to be hard to fit that on an anniversary mug, but organizers plan to fit a lot of celebrating into Sault Ste. Marie’s semisepticentennial year – that’s 350, half or “semi” of 700 or “septicentennial.” Read more
KONNIE LeMAY / LAKE SUPERIOR MAGAZINE
Our Snowshoe Saint
The Long Trek to Sainthood for Father Frederic Baraga Read more
PHOTOS COURTESY SAULT STE. MARIE CONVENTION & VISITOR BUREAU
The Need for Speed I-500 Race: A Winter Wonder Roars Into Its 50th Year
In February the International 500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie celebrates 50 yrs of the endurance event on its 1-mile oval ice track – the only one in the country and with “banked turns that would make NASA queasy,” touts the race’s promoters. Read more
COURTESY LAURIUM MANOR INN
Historic Relaxation Going, ‘Victorian’ for a Winter Getaway
Most people have the wrong impression about winter in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, Julie Sprenger insists. Read more
COURTESY LINDA SCHULZ
Superior Sledding U.P. Trails Are Groomed for a Superb Run
Packed with stunning scenery and boasting more than 2,500 miles of well-marked trails, the Upper Peninsula has long drawn admiration from avid snowmobilers. Read more
Erik Frosh
A Relaxing Way to See an Island
Looking across from Munising to Grand Island or even passing in a guided Pictured Rocks cruise by its iconic East Channel Lighthouse, you’d probably never guess that a good way to get to know this remote, intriguing spot is by bus. Read more
Fresh Coast Film Festival
Eye on the Fresh Coast, 3 Things to Know about the Marquette Film Festival
If you’re thinking of heading to the Fresh Coast Film Festival in Marquette this fall, here are three things you should know. Read more
Konnie LeMay / Lake Superior Magazine
Marquette’s Marvelous Menus
Marquette is joining Duluth and Thunder Bay in becoming an impressive “foodie” town. Especially downtown, it seems almost every block has two or more tasty options. Just to pique your appetite, we are offering three suggestions: Read more
Daniel Bennett
History in Stone
From the ashes of the past, Michigan's Upper Peninsula raised Its brownstone monuments that still stand as tributes to its quarried history. Read more
Courtesy Peg Sandin
Ironwood Draws Art and Theater Downtown
To see how much Lake Superior influences local artists, one need only walk into Ironwood’s Downtown Art Place, a community art center that represents 40 regional artists. Read more
Tia Osweiler
The Ford Bungalow: Keweenaw Bay’s Secret Oasis
Henry Ford’s secluded retreat in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan thrives today as a waterfront inn. Read more
Courtesy Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum
Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum Expands
Slednerds and slednecks can find snowmobile history heaven in Naubinway, Michigan, at the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum. A 36-by-76-foot building addition brings the number of displays to 180 unique and prototype sleds stretching back decades. Read more
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