Ancient Copper Mining in the Upper Peninsula
7000 Years before pasties, the ancients mined copper on the Keweenaw. We go looking for evidence of Early Yooper Man.
Superior Sanctuary: A Band of Monks Makes Jam on the Keweenaw Peninsula
A monastery on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula delivers delightful jam.
Death-Defying Dive to the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1995
Before it was illegal to dive to the infamous ship, two men pulled off the deepest shipwreck scuba dive in Great Lakes history. Here’s the inside story. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our digital...
Red Hot Best 2023: The Best Above the Bridge
The votes have been counted and the results are in for the BEST Above the Bridge! From Mackinac Island to Marquette and across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, here are your 2023 Red Hot Best winners! Explore the Above the Bridge region winners below or view our full...
Visit Applecore General Store in Les Cheneaux
Easiest way to win “Mom’s Favorite Child” status this Mother’s Day? Whisk her away on a road trip to Les Cheneaux that includes Applecore General Store on M-134 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this...
Finns Finding Solace in the Upper Peninsula’s Familiar Landscape
Here’s how a Finnish family made their way to Michigan through a local mining company and found solace in the familiar, forested lands of the Upper Peninsula. This article first appeared in Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine. Find this article and more when...
Explore a Historic Small Town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula This Fall
If you’ve ever wondered about the rich history of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, then get ready for the Erickson Center for the Arts’ Heritage Cottage and Camp Weekend in Curtis, featuring guided tours, a film and much more. Explore a charming small...
Copper Country is Calling: Find Your Perfect Keweenaw Peninsula Getaway
A newly imagined crop of cozy lodges, historic hotels and snug cabins on the Keweenaw is the perfect reason to head north. Way north. Whether you’re a foodie, newlywed or on the hunt for the perfect family trip, here are 5 can’t-miss lodging spots at the...