Category Archives: UP

The Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Winter at Tahquamenon Falls

Nina posted this video from Upper Falls Tahquamenon Falls State Park - check out her full slideshow. Read all about it on her blog, Black Coffee at Sunrise.

Michigan Says YES to Sulfide Mining

Acid Mine Drainage by savethewildup
In an article on ABC news, John Flesher wites:
Michigan regulators gave final approval Thursday to a nickel and copper mine for the Upper Peninsula, despite opponents' fears it would pollute streams that feed Lake Superior and provide habitat for a rare type of trout.
Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co. said it hoped to [...]

Snow Job: Shoveling out Negaunee and great moments snow technology

by Bob Garrett, Archives of Michigan, courtesy Seeking Michigan. The goal of Seeking Michigan is simple: to connect you to the stories of this great state. Visit them regularly for a dynamic & evolving look at Michigan’s cultural heritage.
Michigan is truly a winter state. The snow brings much beauty and allows us to enjoy seasonal [...]

NPR explores Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Not the Upper Peninsula, but the Northern Peninsula. by Jenna Belle
NPR ran a special series a few weeks back exploring the culture, traditions and economy of Michigan's Upper Peninsula that we felt was worth bubbling back up. In addition to the articles there are also audio pieces worth checking out in - Michigan's Upper [...]

Phioto Friday: Wagner Falls by Luminous Light Huntress

Luminous Light Huntress (Tamara Jacobs) says that she loves landscape photography, especially waterfalls. Also that she's a tree hugger* in a major way and aims to merge her passion for the environment with her love of landscape photography.
Judging by the photo above, she seems to be well on her way. You can see this photo [...]

Porcupine Mountains Music Festival: August 28 – 30, 2009

The fifth annual Porcupine Mountains Music Festival will take place August 28 (Friday), 29 (Saturday), and 30 (Sunday) at the Ski Hill and Chalet Area in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon County located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The festival will feature folk, blues, bluegrass and contemporary music from top-class nationally touring [...]

July Michigan Event Calendar

This is what we said last year and I think we will stick with the message...

Bubble and Droplet. by G0Da
It seems that many media outlets are preaching the "staycation" this year. We say cut some corners, pack a lunch, brew your own coffee, just do what you have to do and support the festivals, [...]

Bike Race in a Copper Mine? Must be the U.P.

UPDATE: Chris in Houghton passed along the link to the minersrevenge.com web site!

Edward Vielmetti tipped us off to the Miner's Revenge bicycle race in Greenland (Michigan) which takes place July 11 & 12. He writes:
Here's a novel reuse of an old copper mine - the Miner's Revenge bicycle race is using a 1/3 mile long [...]

Michigan Video: Icy Waves on Lake Superior

As winter winds down and some serious winds rage outdoors, let's head back to March of 2007 for this video of waves and ice on Michigan's Superior shore. You probably don't want to get this close to winter waves!

Photo Friday: Two Heart Bridge by digital viking

I solemnly swear that I didn't intend this photo by digital viking to be any kind of commentary on Valentine's Day when I picked it as our this week's Photo Friday. I will, however, roll with it!
Be sure to check out this shot larger. It's from his Cold as Ice set (slideshow), that includes some [...]