Post Tagged with: "Upper Peninsula"

Guts Frisbee

I thought I knew how to throw a Frisbee. Throughout my childhood, a casual flick of the wrist would send a colored plastic disc lazily gliding toward a friend standing a few yards away, on a beach by the lake or in someone’s backyard. When I showed up in a [...]

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Pretty Awesome Pasties: Hiawatha Pasties

While many agree about the appealing flavor of Michigan’s beloved pasty, there is much debate about the best accompaniment. Last month’s post featured a poll to help settle the ketchup vs. gravy debate. (Purists like me poo-poo the whole argument; we like them plain!) Gravy carried the day in our [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day across Michigan

In its 43rd year this year, Earth Day is celebrated in almost 200 countries.   Celebrated on April 22nd every year, Earth Day was created as a global day of observation towards supporting and preserving the environment.  On this day, we are reminded of the damage being done to our planet, and what we can do [...]

Celebrate Earth Day across Michigan is an article from: A Healthier Michigan

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The Ultimate List of Upper Peninsula Breweries

National Beer Day is Sunday, April 7! In celebration, we asked Jesse Land of the travel site “Things to do in the U.P.” to share a roundup of Upper Peninsula-based breweries. Let us know in the comments section below if you have a favorite U.P. brewery! Did you know that the Upper Peninsula has thirteen [...]

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Che Bello: Designers and Drinks

Che Bello is an uncommon shopping destination for more than one reason. Not only does the boutique carry only several pieces of one style, thus ensuring your fashion taste is as unique as you are, but because of the shop’s liquor license, you’re free to peruse the trendy apparel while [...]

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Sweet Eats in Iron Mountain

If you’re exploring the Upper Peninsula, chances are at some point you’ll find yourself in Iron Mountain. With local attractions like the Iron Mountain Iron Mine, the Pine Mountain Ski Jump and whitewater rafting at Piers Gorge just to name a few, you might even consider making it basecamp for [...]

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An Introduction to Indianhead Mountain

Jesse Land of the travel site “Things to do in the U.P.” is a native Yooper who’s always willing to jump at the chance to explore Michigan’s great outdoors. Today, he fills us in on a recent ski trip he took to Indianhead Mountain Resort.   No, it’s Not Powderhorn As a good friend of [...]

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Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives? How about Tofu, Tempeh, and Tea?

Living in the Mitten as what I like to call a “pseudo-vegan,” one of my biggest challenges is finding places to go out to eat which will both satisfy my healthy food needs AND be approachable enough that my carnivorous comrades will not run screaming to the nearest Taco Bell. [...]

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