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 […]
Revolutions Building a Stronger Community One Bike at a Time
NON-PROFIT TEACHES SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND MAKES ENJOYING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES ACCESSIBLE FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH “Every child has inside him an aching void for excitement and if we don’t fill it with something which is exciting and interesting and good for him, he will fill it with something which is exciting and interesting and which isn’t good for […]
Northern Body and Sole: A Place To Heal
“I’m so excited. I’m so excited.” my mind and my body were reciting. My energy was beginning to come out of my pores. It is a rare occasion that I walk away from my real life of work, family and chores and enter the dark, quiet room of energy work and massage therapy. On this […]
Beth Millner Jewelry
Eco Friendly Designer Makes Gifts That Matter
Marquette Michigan – Jewelry can be made in a sustainable way, a business can be run with minimal waste, a small store can provide jobs to local artists, and customers are able to find jewelry of recycled metals and local stones. Beth Millner is proving this every day in her thriving local jewelry business in […]
Creativity Blooms At Garden Bouquet & Design
Our Pick For Unique Mother's Day Gifts This Year!
Marquette, MI – Climbing apple trees and exploring the fields and forests of her family’s small hobby farm as a child left Kim Smith touched by the magical world of nature. She continued to nurture the strong connections she had grown to the natural world throughout her life, and now shares her deep knowledge of […]
Born Again Bikes
Andy Gregg of Bike Furniture Design Repurposes How We Use Wheels
Marquette Michigan – Bicycle mechanic and wheel builder Andy Gregg has become part of a lineage of innovators dating back to one of humankind’s most influential mechanical breakthroughs, the wheel. The wheel has contributed to a variety of uses throughout human history from pottery making, irrigation, milling, transportation, and now, furniture! As the modern architecture […]
Dalman Pottery: The Art of Earth, Wood and Fire
We’re all aware of the abounding nature found in the Upper Peninsula, but perhaps lesser known are the hearty folks sparsely tucked away within these endless forests. There amongst the timbers seeking the solitude of the forests reside a handful of artists who draw upon the essence of the surrounding nature, infusing its beauty into […]
In The Kitchen With Austin Fure of The Marq
Austin Fure is the young and talented head chef and partial owner of Marquette’s Farm To Table restaurant, The Marq. Spending 12-14 hours daily sourcing, preparing, and serving the best ingredients our area has to offer, each bite of his food is soulful morsel. The dishes you find at the Marq are a reflection of […]
Your Body on Yoga
MARQUETTE YOGA CENTER HELPS PEOPLE DISCOVER HOW YOGA CAN IMPROVE THEIR LIVES FROM THE INSIDE OUT Yoga. Perhaps you’ve heard of this now popular sweeping trend, wondered what all the fuss is about, or even pondered trying a class? Maybe you’re an athlete already looking for a way to improve your inner calm to improve […]
Discover Sustainable Farming: Shady Grove Farm
Shady Grove Farm: Where Real Food Grows
Marquette is the kind of community that really has it all. The nature and the beaches go on forever in every direction and the town itself offers community and comradery. With the small town feel it also offers amenities of the big city and of the farm life. Marquette isn’t so bad for a kid […]
