Houghton/Hancock

Houghton, MI

The cities of Houghton and Hancock, separated only by the Portage Canal, offer some of the best sites to behold in the Upper Peninsula. In the fall, the colors on the Keweenaw Peninsula are as vibrant as anywhere in the country. Come winter, Michigan Technological University hosts Winter Carnival, a celebration of the cold and snow�the elements that helped Houghton set the snowfall record of 355.7 inches in the winter of 1978-79. Besides Michigan Tech, the area is home to Finlandia University.

UPside of Life: Remembrance and a dark week for Memorial Day

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Here at U.P. Second Wave, we urge our readers to take the time and observe Memorial Day with safety and in solemn remembrance of those who have fallen for this country as members of the military. In addition, we will be observing our annual dark week and will be back with a new publication come June 6.

UPside of Life: Happy birthday to us!

Sam Eggleston Wednesday, May 09, 2012

May 10, 2010--a day that will live in infamy around the UP Second Wave offices. That was the day the first publication went live and out into the world. It's been two years of great times, wonderful experiences and a slew of interesting stories since then and we're not planning on slowing down anytime soon.

From Where I Sit: The Civilizing of Indiana Jones

Deb Pascoe Wednesday, May 09, 2012

What do you need to know about award-winning writer and author Deb Pacoe's views on life? She's funny at times, solemn at others and ranges everywhere in between. Her writing is always straight from the heart. She's also U.P. Second Wave's newest ongoing columnist. Enjoy.

Craftworkers create their own new entrepreneurial class

Douglas Trattner Wednesday, May 02, 2012

There is no requirement for a time card or a boss to be part of the working world. Some folks, even here in the U.P., have made a name for themselves, and an income, by being a bit more crafty than the rest.

Things to do in the U.P.: Michigan House

Things to do in the U.P. Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Jesse Land of Things to do in the U.P. visited the Michigan House Cafe & Brewery in Calumet and reviews it in this blog post. We can attest from personal experience that it really is that good--don't miss it if you're in the Keweenaw.

Hancock teacher expands kids' horizons with atypical approach to learning

Deb Pascoe Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Hancock Central High School teacher Brian Rajdl has expanded his students' classroom to include the world beyond the school's walls. His PEAK program takes students away from their desks, offering a unique learning experience for the entire community.

Michigan communities are dancing to a new beat

MSHDA Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Placemaking is important to the future of the community you live in, even though you may have never really heard of it until now. MSHDA and the Small Business Administration of Michigan are trying to change that.

A three-hour tour? Not if you're using public transportation

Tom Clynes Wednesday, April 11, 2012

A trek around Michigan without a car can be a difficult proposition, as the folks who embarked on the Michigan Transportation Odyssey found out. Our own Tom Clynes followed them along three days and over 350 miles. He reports from the road.

Malone's Lens: A sure sign that spring has sprung

Shawn Malone Wednesday, April 11, 2012

For some folks, seeing the first robin of the year is their sign that spring has finally arrived. For others, it may be that morel mushroom they come across. We here at UP Second Wave like to think that there is another sure sign that the season is upon us, as managing photographer Shawn Malone captured in this photo recently.

A rivalry for the ages: Keweenaw Peninsula hockey teams play for the love of the game, competition

Michael H. Babcock Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Let's be clear here--there is no age limit on rivalry. Be it the youngest Little League baseball players to high school student-athletes to college and professional, there is always that one team that you want to beat, no matter what. In Copper Country, it's an adult hockey league and a game between two teams that dates back nearly a century.

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