St. Ignace/Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island view from incoming ferry

The gateway to the Upper Peninsula, St. Ignace is the first stop for travelers crossing the Mackinac Bridge. From there, it's just a ferry ride to Mackinac Island, a place that has been stopped in time featuring a former British fort and the beautiful Grand Hotel. Mackinac Island is also the home of the Governor's Mansion, a summer residence for the state's top official. St. Ignace offers tourists a large variety of Upper Peninsula "specialties," such as pasties, smoked fish and fudge, as well as beautiful views of the Straits of Mackinac, which connect the mighty Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.

North Country Dreamland video captures imaginations of many

Shawn Malone Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Lake Superior Photo owner and Second Wave managing photographer Shawn Malone is one of the best there is at capturing the Northern Lights and other celestial events. Her recent time-lapse video showcasing a year's worth of night skies is stunning.

GUEST COLUMN: The quest for walkability

Lloyd R. Matthes Wednesday, May 15, 2013

CUPPAD's executive director, Lloyd Matthes, talks about the elements that can make up a walkable--or unwalkable--city.

UPWARD Initiatives take local economy to new heights

Neil Moran Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Often you read about a study being done to improve this or that and you never hear anything more about it. UPWARD Initiatives is using a study done in 2009 to bring together 180 volunteers to improve the quality of life for residents of the Upper Peninsula and two counties in Wisconsin.

Malone's Lens: High waters of the Upper Peninsula

Shawn Malone Wednesday, May 08, 2013

If there is one thing we didn't lack this winter, it was precipitation. The good news is, the lakes should be higher. The bad news? The spring run off was intense.

U.P. bloggers connect both locally and globally

Jeff Barr Wednesday, May 01, 2013

From their computers in the fairly-remote reaches of the Upper Peninsula, bloggers love to touch base with readers from around the globe. Writer Jeff Barr recently connected with some of the top-read Yoopers in the bloggersphere.

Celebrating the essence of being a Yooper

Lee Brown Wednesday, May 01, 2013

On August 10, thousands of Upper Peninsula natives will converge on Elwood Mattson Lower Harbor Park in Marquette. But what is Yooper Day and what are we celebrating?

Malone's Lens: Waves lapping in the moon light

Shawn Malone Wednesday, May 01, 2013

Being a fan of the night sky in the Upper Peninsula is easy, especially when it's a clear, cool night. The stars twinkle with such brilliance that it's hard not to stare. And the moon? Well, see for yourself.

The Rise of the Rest: Tech hubs bloom far from Silicon Valley

Eric Peterson Wednesday, April 24, 2013

From Greenville, North Carolina to Baltimore, from Tampa to Denver to Cleveland to the Twin Cities, tech savvy, entrepreneurship, and investment are coming together to create bright clusters of digital innovation.

Drink, eat and be merry! How to pair your local meal with a local craft beer

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, April 24, 2013

When it comes to truly enjoying a meal, it takes not only outstanding food, but outstanding drink, too. People almost always turn to wine when thinking of a great pairing, but you don't have to. There are so many tasty, locally-crafted brews to be had and paired with any kind of meal, especially with the industry starting to boom here in the Upper Peninsula.

Malone's Lens: Let's take a walk

Shawn Malone Wednesday, April 24, 2013

While Mother Nature is doing her best to make it difficult to enjoy spring (is that MORE snow on the way?), our photographer Shawn Malone snapped this beautiful picture of a great place to go for a walk.

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