Photo by We Are CS
We’re looking for your input on the top places to see the fall colors in the Upper Peninsula!
Initially, we were hoping to do a poll to find out your favorite place, but there are simply too many places in the Upper Peninsula. There are many classic places like Lake of [...]

The results are in…
Here in the Upper Peninsula we like certain things, and we like them a lot. We love pasties. We love referring to people below the bridge as “trolls”. We love Lake Superior. Turns out, we also love red and black plaid!

Traditionally, red and black plaid [...]

Just in case you didn’t know, 906 is the only area code for the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In addition, 906 is the largest area code in Michigan.
On March 19th, 1961, area code 906 was created as a split from what was then area code 616. Currently, according to Wikipedia, the area [...]

Across the Upper Peninsula TV6 is a staple. It is the go-to source for news in the Upper Peninsula, from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie and from Copper Harbor to Menominee. Their logo (their old logo now, that is) is arguably the most recognizable logo in the Upper Peninsula among local businesses. [...]

Photo by Mike Fulcher
This is a favorite past time of many Yoopers on the shores of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, a small strip of Lake Huron, and many inland lakes. Not to mention a favorite past time of people across the world. Personally, I have skipped stones as far away from the Upper [...]

Wow! I can’t believe me eyes. Not five minutes ago I was bumming around my apartment polishing off a bag of M&Ms while looking out the window facing Baraga Avenue here in Marquette. And there it was… a Google Maps street view car!
I’m sure you have all used Google Maps a [...]