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Raptor Migration In the Keweenaw Peninsula
On top of Brockway Mountain in Copper Harbor, there is a researcher with his or her eyes toward the sky. He or she probably has a pair of high-tech binoculars and maybe even a shelter to shield from...
View ArticleCold Rolled: Marquette Michigan’s Snow Bike Route
It’s time for a new mountain bike, one fitted for snow and ice. Marquette has been on a number of lists for best outdoors town in America. Everyone is familiar with the vast options for kayaking,...
View ArticleInto the Fog by Justin Armstrong
We just caught wind of this awesome montage from Justin Armstrong. These clips were shot in fall of 2013 in and around the shores of Marquette including Presque Isle, Blackrocks, and Sugarloaf...
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A Grand (Island) Adventure
Water cooler conversations at offices around the country have been full of chatter about this epic 2014 winter. What an awesome winter it has been. And from local news stations all the way to the NBC...
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Kiteboarding: Catching On and Catching Air in the Keweenaw
Kiteboarding is making its way to the Keweenaw Peninsula and Lake Superior. Off the shores of McLain State Park in Hancock, to Keystone Bay near Copper Harbor, kitesurfing and kiteboarding are on a...
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Chasing Auroras in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Have you seen the Northern Lights dancing across the starry skies? The U.P. offers a good opportunity for viewing Auroras. I want to share some tips for successful Aurora chasing. Step 1: Kp Numbers...
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Wild Bloomers on Mackinac Island
Have you been to Mackinac Island? If so, did you venture beyond the fudge shops and beaches to the untamed interior? As a lover of all things that bloom, I felt like I was in paradise once I made it...
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Labor Day Road Trip
Miles Drive Time Total Time 370.9 6.7 hrs 16 hrs The Mighty Mac! I have driven across countless times, I have been underneath a couple of times, and I was even fortunate enough to go to the top, but...
View ArticleRed Bull New Wave: Surfing the Great Lakes
A few years ago, big wave surfer Jamie Sterling came to Lake Superior for some surfing. He grew up surfing big waves in Hawaii since a young boy. And well, it’s pretty rad. Not much more we can say,...
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Gravity Fed: Mountain Bike Shuttles in Copper Harbor
Destination mountain bike trails weave through the terrain of the Upper Peninsula. The Keweenaw itself hosts over 100 miles of sweet singletrack trails for riders of all skill levels. Copper Harbor and...
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906 Visits the Pacific Coast
From the great Labor Day adventure and being a part of the MQT Plaidurday this year, I learned all about Yooper Steez and its beginnings. As I was finishing school at Northern Michigan University this...
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For Stunning Sunrise and Sunset Photos, Find Exactly Where the Sun is
It turns out we enjoy taking lots of photos of sunrises and sunsets, a whole lot. But can you blame us? “The biggest cliche in photography is sunrise and sunset.” – Catherine Opie To Catherine’s point,...
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The Michigan Ice Film and a Q&A with Aaron Peterson
Let us introduce you to Aaron Peterson. Aaron is the driving force behind Cold & Clear Cinema. Last year his team brought us Cold Rolled (you can watch Cold Rolled here), a film featuring...
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Pictured Rocks Road Trip, May 2015 Edition
It’s Memorial Day weekend, which makes the beginning of summer road tripping season. And yesterday was one of those epic Upper Peninsula days. The plan was simple, get a late start and head to Pictured...
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