If we burned all fossil fuels, would any of Antarctica’s ice survive?
Andy Ridgwell, University of California, Riverside Here is a great “what-if”: if we (the human race) were to burn all available fossil fuels, could we melt the largest and most stable ice sheet on the planet – Antarctica? Could our collective industrial impacts on the planet possibly have that far a reach? The spoiler is: […]
100 Women To Walk 100 Miles To Meet Pope In D.C.
One hundred women who are members of immigration reform activist groups said they plan to walk 100 miles beginning this week to meet Pope Francis when he arrives in Washington, D.C., to hold mass and address government leaders. The women were set to begin their walk Tuesday at an immigration detention center in York, Pennsylvania, […]
New Solar Tracking Technology Boosts Efficiency
A solar cell that tracks the sun’s movement across the sky can generate 40% more electricity than a stationary panel. But tracking devices add complexity and cost. They also are subject to malfunction due to ice, snow, or high winds. Researchers at the University of Michigan, led by Max Shtein and Stephen Forrest, both professors […]
Sweet Water Cafe & Bakery Serves Food With a Conscious
Marquette Michigan – Inception of the Sweet Water Cafe came about after the owners realized a lack of places to find healthy made from scratch food while dining out in the Marquette area. It was this that moved them to turn their own cooking philosophies into a restaurant featuring whole, real, and minimally processed […]
Dead River Derby Double Header
You'll have double the action in their last home bout of the season
Marquette, MI – If you haven’t been to a Dead River Derby session (shame on you) but don’t fret, you will have one last chance on August 29th at 6pm to see our hometown derby girls in some hard hitting action on the Lakeview Arena floor. This will mark their final home bout for the […]
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 […]
REdesign: Fashion In The Forest
Taylor Ehle Presents Her Latest Creations
Fashion in the Forest is a fashion show featuring the upcycled fashion designs of Taylor Ehle. Taylor only began redesigning clothing in the spring of 2014 and was a featured designer at the 2015 Marquette REdesign Fashion Show, but as soon as she created her first wearable piece, she knew she had found her passion. […]
Belsolda Farm Barn Concert Series
Making Music Connections Above and Below The Bridge!
You many have noticed that Marquette is blossoming with grassroots community building events spanning throughout the year across all four seasons. A definitive sign that there is a strong desire for events of all kinds that bring people together around the shared focus of connecting with ourselves, each other, and the environment around us. One […]
Marquette 2015 Trails Festival
Marquette has become known for its friendly and accommodating spirit towards trail enthusiasts as much as it is for its scenic forests, varied terrain, and special seasonal events. Each June the city of Marquette hosts an annual event to highlight the fun available locally for all non-motorized trail users with mountain bike races, trail runs, […]
Michigan House Cafe & Brewpub
Calumet, MI – If you’re looking for ambience this is the place. The historic downtown district of Calumet looks as if frozen in time and the Michigan House Cafe & Brewpub honors the rich past of the area in every way. It occupies the street level floor on the corner of 6th and Oak where […]
