by Chuck Marshall | Nov 7, 2020 | Food, History, Travel |
Besides being fun to say, Ishpeming makes for a fantastic launchpad for your next adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Why Ishpeming? Sure, we all know Marquette is super sexy. Right by the big lake, it has some cool restaurants and a few okay breweries (I kid…we...
by Chuck Marshall | Oct 28, 2020 | Hiking, History, Travel |
You may want to call it Fayetteville, but it is really Fayette Historic State Park located on the shores of Big Bay De Noc in Lake Michigan. Fayette Historic State Park Our first stop on our Northern Michigan Fall Color tour was Fayette Historic State Park. The park...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Mar 22, 2020 | History |
Our first-ever virtual happy hour was a stunning success. Those who came said, “That was so much fun! LOVE IT!!! It really felt like we were out having drinks with others.” We’ve got a few tips and suggestions for other virtual parties. Virtual Happy Hour...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Feb 10, 2020 | Hiking, History, Michigan, Travel |
Our Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program application is in the mail. Fingers crossed they select us! If you’ve got any voodoo magic skills and can cast a spell to help the panel select us, we wouldn’t stop you. Artist-in-Residence In late January...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 29, 2019 | History |
The 15th Annual Tompkins Center Historical Society Freedom Festival and Steam Show held on September 20-21, 2019 in Rives Junction, Michigan was a taste of farming Americana. Freedom Festival and Steam Show When Chuck suggested we add the Tompkins Freedom...
by Brenda Sodt Marshall | Sep 20, 2019 | History, Michigan, Travel |
Do I have suggestions for a 5-day trip to Michigan’s UP? Yes, I do! I love Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and pounce on every opportunity to promote it. 5-Day Trip to Michigan’s UP Very good friends recently asked for suggestions for a 4 or 5-day trip...