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Top Marquette County Beaches

It's officially beach season! From the sandy shores of McCarty’s Cove’s to the volcanic bluffs of Black Rocks, when it comes to beaches Marquette County has Superior coverage. Here are some of our favorite Marquette County gems; so what are you waiting for? Set up your umbrella and towel, and soak…

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Fat Biking: Back to the Basics

Odds are if you live in Marquette and not under a rock, you've probably heard of fat biking by now, or you've at least seen someone out of your car window, on a freezing cold day, riding around the hilly sidewalks, streets, or trails of Marquette on two fat tires; wondering to yourself why, and how…

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What's Happening in Marquette?

Heikki Lunta The Upper Peninsula Luge Club is proud to present Heikki Lunta 2017, back and better than ever! So come on out to Negaunee to share in the festivities and celebrate the snow! Friday, January 13th 6pm: Warmth & Refreshments at the Elk’s Lodge #1116 7pm: Kippis Lunta Snow Parade on Iron…

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The Scoop on Skijoring

In the world of Winter sports, Skijoring isn’t a particularly new scene, but this cutting-edge trend is rather recent to Marquette and the rest of the Midwest. Skijoring’s name stems from its Norwegian origin: kikjøring, from the root words ski ‘ski’ + kjøre ‘drive.’ Facts & Fundamentals It’s…

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Escape Marquette

Ready, set, LOCKED in. Tucked away under Washington street, down a set of stairs and behind a desk sits a cheery girl named Anna, just waiting to lock you up. It sounds slightly sinister, but Escape Marquette might just be our new favorite indoor adventure. Played out like a life size game of CLUE…

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Local Flavor

My favorite part of traveling anywhere is the food. And I’m not saying, “Aside from the people,” or, “Except for the scenery.” My favorite part is the food. I had a Full English in Cambridge, Indian fish & chips with mango chutney in Brighton, and a Cornish pasty at the train station when I visited…

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Marji Gesick 100

September 24th marks the inaugural Marji Gesick 100. Sponsored by Border Grill, and The 906 Adventure Team, this 100 mile race sets out from North Marquette to Ishpeming, ascending almost 11,000 feet along the way. Participants have 12 hours to bike the 100 miles, or 24 hours on foot, there’s also…

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Thrifting Marquette County

There’s some kind of magic in owning things with a history, a past you know little to nothing about. Whether you like to research the pieces you find, or prefer a little mystery, it’s undeniable there’s a certain depth and richness to the treasure hunt of thrifting and antiquing. I think secondhand…

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Marquette South Trails

Countless hours of planning and labor have been poured into the Noquemanon Trail Network’s South Trails. This expansive trail system is the mountain biker’s ultimate playground. 72 bridges, 66 berms, and no shortage of tables, jumps, and drops help to shape over thirty miles of professionally…

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Dining at My Place

We sat right by the window and it immediately felt like we were on vacation. We sipped on a glass of red wine and enjoyed the views of the rabbits and birds playing in the garden space. To our surprise, we’ve just sat down at the My Place restaurant located in the Holiday Inn right off US-41. My…

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