Sand Point (for sale at The Falling Rock Cafe, Munising)
The Upper Peninsula has got to be the most inspiring place for an artist like me. Think of it! Crashing waves, tranquil ponds, pastoral farm scenes, magnificent rocks, glorious forests, quaint towns, historical cities, and the gorgeous four seasons.
I grew up in Baraga County…the beautiful Keweenaw [...]

This is a guest post from Cindy of L’Anse. When I received this e-mail from Cindy I was ecstatic. Cindy’s story about her son is the epitome of what Yooper Steez is all about. A great thanks to Mike’s aunt for sending the shirt, Mike for wearing the shirt, Jamie for commenting [...]

This week Yooper Steez received an incredible photo in the our e-mail box. Our new friend Joe from Houghton (who is now living in Littleton, CO) found the Upper Peninsula in the sky above him one day.
“This picture has not been edited and is proof that God is a Yooper. ”
-Joe
Thanks for the great [...]

Marquette continues to be published as one of the top cities to live in among different categories. Earlier this year we reported that Outdoor Life ranked Marquette the 7th best town in the U.S. for hunters and fishers. Not bad.
This time around it’s CNN Money, and they have ranked Marquette the #1 town [...]

Over 120 mountain bikers came from across the Upper Peninsula, the State of Michigan, and even a few out of staters for the annual 12 Hours of Potluck Mountain Bike Race in Marquette on Saturday, July 19. It’s not a potluck in the traditional sense, however there is still a lot of food, people [...]

Photo courtesy of Farlane on Flickr
For the trolls out there who are scared to cross the Mighty Mac during the winter months, we understand. This winter was particularly rough for the bridge. The last of the ice chunks are still melting during this week of hot weather.
Thank you Farlane for your [...]

Recently the Detroit News readers listed their favorite sweet treat stops in the state of Michigan. An Upper Peninsula favorite made the list at #2.
In Baraga county it’s one of the biggest staples known…
The Hilltop Sweetroll

No love for February
28.4% of votes selected February as their least favorite month in the Upper Peninsula.
No explanation is needed here. We can all safely assume it has to do with being in the middle of a long winter with lots of snow. It probably has nothing to do with being [...]