Riders Hit The Trails of The 2015 Ore to Shore
“Only 5 flat tires and a broken arm so far,” riders called out as we stood on the Lucy Hill Luge Track cameras clicking as Ore to Shore Hard Rock competitors pumped past. “Add a broken chain to that list,” said another rider pulled off on the side of the trail patiently trying […]
Cowboys and Cowgirls Shine At The Great Lakes Rodeo
The Great Lakes Rodeo is a crowd pleaser full with heart-stopping action! Marquette, MI – Every father’s day weekend the Marquette County Fairgrounds hosts the Great Lakes Rodeo rain or shine. This annual event features hard and fast riding where cowboys and cowgirls shine at the Great Lakes Rodeo in classic rodeo competitions like bull-riding, […]
U.P. 200 dog sled races in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Annual Dog Sled Races Take Off in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Marquette, MI – This weekend mushers and their teams, from around the Midwest, celebrate the 25th anniversary of the U.P. 200 and Midnight Run dog sled races in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Downtown Marquette was bustling with excitement Friday night as local residents, out of town visitors, and volunteers gathered to help the race get […]
Michigan Ice Fest: An Ice Climber’s Paradise
Looking for some outdoor adventure opportunities in the winter? The annual Michigan Ice Festival in the Upper Peninsula is the perfect chance to get out and enjoy snow covered forests and the majestic ice formations found within. The yearly event is held along the scenic shores of Lake Superior in the Pictured Rocks National Park […]
Ishpeming Renaissance Festival: A Travel Back in Time
ISHPEMING HOSTS LOCAL RENASSAINCE FESTIVAL AND ART FAIRE Ishpeming, MI – Along the scenic banks of Lake Bancroft, each summer our local U.P. chapter of The Society For Creative Anachronism sets up a fantastical village inspired by the Middle Ages and Renaissance period of history. This Saturday, August 1, 2015 you will have the opportunity […]
A Taste of Music From the Northern Wylds
Performance Highlights From The MACC February Featured Artists
Marquette, MI – February at the Peter White Library featured local music group The Northern Wylds as part of the Marquette Arts & Culture Center’s First Thursday Series which gives local residents a taste from some of the best visual and musical artists from around the Upper Peninsula. This monthly event is offered for […]
Celebrating 128 Years on Suicide Hill
Ishpeming's Annual Ski Jumping Tournament
It was a beautiful night for jumping on Suicide Hill Tuesday Jan. 27, 2015. Over 600 local residents turned out for the Ishpeming Ski Club’s 128th Annual Ski Jumping Tournament which featured an international line-up of participants from the U.S. Ski Team, Finland, Poland, and Slovenia. Winds were low, temperatures mild, and the bonfires were […]
McCarty’s Cove
McCarty’s Cove one of Marquette’s Premiere Beaches Marquette, MI – From sunrise to sunset this stretch of golden beach sand bordered by dune grass and trees makes a great place to clear your mind with a walk, spend a day with the kids, or cool off with a dip in Lake Superior. Located within […]
Inequality Hampers Economic Growth
New IMF study shows that taxing the rich is good for the economy Marquette, MI – The IMF (International Monetary Fund) recently published results from a series of studies that prove beyond reasonable doubt how inequality hampers economic growth and that we shouldn’t worry about fixing it through taxation. Surprisingly these new findings are being […]
Traditional Music Jam at Peter White Library
Marquette, MI, Nov. 17, 2013 – Traditional Music Jam at Peter White Library – The Peter White Library is host to many great community events and this monthly acoustic folk music play & sing is a quality jam session. It’s open to everyone with an interest and you don’t need to play an instrument to […]
