by Lynda Wheatley | May 5, 2023 | Counties, Vacation
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...
by Susan Dalton | Nov 11, 2022 | Counties, History, Towns
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...
by Ashlyn Korienek and MyNorthTickets | Sep 9, 2022 | Events, History, Live Here, Towns, Vacation
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...
by Stacey Brugeman | Jul 13, 2022 | Counties, Towns, Vacation
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...
by Kim Schneider and MyNorth Custom Studios for Sault Ste. Marie Tourism | Apr 28, 2022 | Counties, Food & Drink, History, Outdoors, Towns
PAID CONTENT For a few days away or a major vacay, our neighbor to the north welcomes adventurers of all stripes. Here are 9 can’t-miss adventures from Sault Ste. Marie Tourism. The bridge between Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Canada has...
by Rachel Souillere and MyNorth News Service | Oct 28, 2021 | History, Outdoors
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (GLSHS) recently discovered three 1800’s-era shipwrecks in the vicinity of Grand Marais in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in Lake Superior. A number of additional shipwrecks have also been located and await positive...
by Doug Hagley | Oct 20, 2021 | History, Towns
The only prehistoric rock drawings in Michigan, located in the Upper Peninsula between Manistique and Escanaba, are fading into oblivion from neglect and vandalization. Can they be saved? As long ago as the Early Woodland period (2400- 1400 bp—before present), one or...
by mynorthmedia | Aug 31, 2020 | Counties, History, Outdoors, Towns
Michigan has a a treasure trove of preserved natural areas, but the state also boasts hundreds of preserved historic buildings. It’s the job of The Michigan Department of Natural Resources to protect it all. If you own an older home, you know that maintenance...
by mynorthmedia | Jun 3, 2020 | Counties, History, Outdoors, Towns, Vacation
Standing as a silent guard at the very top of the Upper Peninsula, the Copper Harbor Lighthouse once guided vessels traveling in Lake Superior to safe harbor. Originally built in 1848, the lighthouse site consisted of a 44-foot stone tower with a lantern room,...
