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 […]
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 […]
Tyrone at the Football Bat
My friends always accuse me of knowing nothing about professional sports so they all gawked at me as if I’d just done a backflip at the bar when I declared, “I watched a great game on TV last night.” “Give that man a beer on me,” Dave piped up. “I never thought I’d ever hear […]
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 […]
From Zion will Come Forth Knowhow in Water
No fewer than 13 Israeli water companies participated in a “water delegation” to parched Brazil just before Passover – in an effort to help the country overcome what officials call its “water challenge.” Brazil is currently experiencing its worst water shortage ever, due to increased water use, low rainfall levels, and low infrastructure investments. The […]
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 […]
Trenary Outhouse Classic
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Trenary Michigan – The skies opened and let the sun shine down to warm smiling faces and spirits of the hundreds of people who came out to attend the 22nd annual Trenary Outhouse Races. Put on each year with the intention of getting people out of the house in the middle of winter to […]
Eben Ice Caves
Eben Ice Caves make breathtaking winter excursion It’s a bright and sunny winter day. The sun is high in the clear baby blue sky and glistens off the snow. You putt down a dirt road with two intimidating ice covered hills and turn right just before the dead end. Another 300 feet and you arrive […]