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The Vault is Open

Lodging Luxury in Houghton, Michigan. Read more

Mar 29, 2021 4:12 PM Michigan

BEATRICE RINGENBACK

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

Oct 15, 2018 11:45 AM Konnie LeMay Michigan

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

Oct 15, 2018 11:29 AM Konnie LeMay Michigan

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

Oct 15, 2018 11:28 AM Konnie LeMay Michigan

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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

Aug 10, 2018 12:45 PM Tom Pink Michigan

KONNIE LeMAY / LAKE SUPERIOR MAGAZINE

Our Snowshoe Saint

The Long Trek to Sainthood for Father Frederic Baraga Read more

Jul 30, 2018 3:20 PM Lesley DuTemple Michigan

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

Jan 31, 2018 8:43 AM Bob Berg Michigan

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

Dec 22, 2017 10:44 AM Lesley DuTemple Michigan

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

Dec 22, 2017 10:36 AM Bob Berg Michigan

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

Oct 20, 2017 4:55 PM Bob Berg Michigan

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

Oct 18, 2017 10:30 AM Bob Berg Michigan

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

Oct 17, 2017 9:13 AM Bob Berg Michigan

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

Oct 11, 2017 1:03 PM Sonny Longtine Michigan

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

Apr 1, 2017 12:00 AM Bob Berg Michigan