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 […]
2015 Noquemanon Ski Races Rock Marquette
Marquette, MI – 2015 Noquemanon Ski Marathon participants finished up a spectacular weekend of outdoor winter sports races this weekend all featuring various parts of the Noquemanon Trails Network (NTN) renowned for it’s beautiful and rugged terrain. This annual event began 17 years ago and features one of the largest nordic ski races around the […]
Michigan in AP Poll for 1st time since November 2013
Michigan’s 31-0 statement in over BYU on Saturday impressed more than a few poll voters. For the first time since the Oct. 27, 2013 poll, the Wolverines (3-1) are back in the Associated Press Top 25, ranked No. 22. A number of Michigan’s 2015 opponents are in the poll ahead of them: No. 1 Ohio […]
Ore To Shore’s Annual Epic Bike Race
2015 MARKS THE 16TH YEAR OF MICHIGAN’S LARGEST MASS START POINT TO POINT RACE Marquette, MI – With challenging terrains, gorgeous lake views, and unspoiled forests the Ore 2 Shore Epic bike races bring in riders from across the midwest. From seasoned competitors to weekend warriors men, women, and families are traveling here to Marquette […]
Dead River Derby Craze
Marquette Catches the Derby Craze! Marquette, MI – Wondering what the roller derby craze is all about? Roller derby is a great community event and a lot of fun for people of all ages! If you’ve never been to a competition or ’bout’ as they are known you will have the chance tomorrow night Saturday May […]
Flat Track Roller Derby in the USA
A bit of history about the fast-paced sport of Flat Track Roller Derby in the USA Marquette, MI – In celebration of the 2015 women’s roller derby season here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan we’d like to share a bit of the history of the sport that has become a hugely successful sub-culture movement […]
Master Snowmobile Racing Circuit hits Marquette
Ripping Up the Ski Hill
Marquette, MI- What better way to usher in a new summer of racing then to end the winter race season with one final epic race. Every year at the end of March Marquette Mountain opens its hill to the Masters Snowmobile Racing Circuit for a two-day event. The Masters Circuit does not limit its events […]
Derby Girls Take Marquette By Storm
Marquette MI- Marquette’s Dead River Derby girls opened their 2015 season with a double hitter at the Lakeview Arena on Saturday March 11. The girls had the honor of hosting the Keweenaw Roller Girls of Houghton MI and the Downriver Roller Dollz of Woodhaven MI. The bouts started at 6 with the Downriver Roller Dollz. After […]
King Of The Hill At Marquette Mountain
MASTERS Snowmobile Races Finish Off Winter in Marquette
Marquette Michigan – Winter events wrapped up this past weekend at the Marquette Mountain Ski Hill with some extreme snowmobile racing by the Mid America Snow and Terrain Expert Racers (MASTERS). The MASTERS racers took over a portion of the ski hill turning it into an uphill drag racing and hillcross terrain course. These high […]
