Woman of the Hunt
Woman of the Hunt: Chris Plourde shares her perspective on women involved in the art of deer hunting.
Deer camp – In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan stories of legendary proportion are woven throughout the local fabric describing the glories, heartaches, and comedies of the deer camp experience. For the most part, the world of hunting culture in the U.P. is a man’s world. There are however, a few women who have […]
Camping With My 2 Foot and 4 Foot Friends
DISCOVER THE FUN OF CAMPING WITH HORSES IN THE MICHIGAN’S UPPER PENINSULA Horse people love to go on adventures with their horses and friends. The most common activities are trail rides and competitive horse shows. I have had lots of experience in both these areas and enjoy them dearly. Today however, I am going to tell […]
Morel mushrooms: The Hunt or The Find?
Hunting the elusive morel mushroom in the forests of Marquette County Marquette, MI – Searching for these mysterious mushrooms can be quite rewarding. Share in one mushrooms hunter’s experience to find out tips on where and how to find morel mushrooms and what to do with them after in Morel Mushrooms: The Hunt or The […]
Cliff Diving in Marquette Michigan
Put Some Adventure Into Your Outdoor Experience
The city of Marquette is not known for its bustling streets or night life when the city rests. It is known for its pristine wooded areas and the sheer beauty of the nature surrounding the city in every direction you travel. There are plenty of things to do in the outdoors when you visit Marquette […]
Hiking Marquette’s Mountains
Hiking in Marquette can be one of the best experiences that you will have in Marquette, if you love the outdoors of course. Since I have moved here, I have traversed through many miles over countless trails in the Marquette area. In this article I will take you through two places to hike, with views to […]
Things To Do In The Upper Peninsula Winter
Winter Wonderland Of The Great North
Marquette MI- It seems that most people go into hibernation mode as soon as the snow starts flying. They think it is too cold to do anything fun outside and would rather stay warm doing indoor activities. These people have obviously never visited the Upper Peninsula’s winter wonderland. Sure, our winters can be harsh at […]
Fun on the Mountain
Marquette Mountain offers fun-filled things to do in the U.P. all year round!
Marquette, MI – When imagining four seasons of fun, Marquette Mountain may seem like the last place that you would look, but they deliver in every sense of the word. Not only a ski hill there are activities taking place at the ‘mountain’ all year round. For anyone new to the sport of all things […]
Come Sail Away With Me
One North Coast Couple embarks on a dream
The brilliant horizon of Superior on a breezy summer day in Marquette is increasingly punctuated by billowing white sails against that endless sapphire skyline. One day in the next few weeks, beneath one of those sails will be Greg and Andrea Timm at the helm of their unfolding dream. Ten years ago this month they […]
Marquette’s Dirtiest Race of the Season
Get ready for an ultimate challenge and ultimate fun with the annual Marquette Mountain Mud event! Marquette, MI – The mud will wash away but the memories of fun from this local mud challenge will stay forever! This has got to be one of the best summer outdoor events happening in Marquette and […]
Peace in Wild Things
Discover the adrenaline, elation, and sense of peace in wild things to be found in rock climbing… Marquette, MI – Your toes begin to cramp. Chalk dust sifts upward, tickling your nose. You press your body into the rock, fingers searching the cliff like a blind woman reading a face. Sweat drips into your […]
