The perfect summer day takes three types of waves, and standing where you are, wearing your finest summer sweat Glisten, only have the heat kind. Sure, sound waves might be tickling your ear drums from the fax machine that still, exists? And yes, the waters might get wavy after Bart, the…
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It's easy to spot a freighter along the shores of Lake Superior, but have you ever spotted the boat always parked along US-41 in Harvey? We’re talking in this case, about the entrance to the Dry Dock Bar and Grill. The restaurant is a short drive along the big lake if you're coming from downtown…
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One weekend, every June, hundreds of mountain biking, trail running, and hiking enthusiasts pack their gear and head to Marquette. A three-day long celebration of all things trails, Marquette Trails Fest hosts events for every silent sports enthusiast. This year’s event takes place from June 24 th…
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When the waitress recommends the breadsticks, you say yes. It’s one of the first things we learn after walking into the Portside Inn, and sailing through time. This nautically themed old-style eatery is full of anchors, propellers and even has part of a sail on the ceiling. Historic photos of…
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For years, men and women toiled in the early mines and pioneer camps of Marquette’s Iron Range. Tipping a helmet to our area’s rich mining history, the Iron Range Roll celebrates the rich history of the area with a bike race. There’s a reason they call it the Iron Range “Roll.” From start to finish…
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There are worse things to pair a long hike or bike ride with than miles of pristine Lake Superior beachfront backed by tall pine forests. Welcome to Harlow Lake recreational area, a hub for some of the most unforgettable views in Marquette. From this central location, hiking and biking trails sprawl…
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There is a hiking and biking trail in Marquette County that will take you on a continuous, 47-mile journey through time and back: The Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Spend the day outside exploring the area’s diverse town centers, while uncovering pieces of each one’s past. The Iron Ore Heritage Trail was…
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The hardest thing about going to Congress Pizza in Ishpeming is leaving. There’s the namesake pizza, of course, in all its flat-crust, secret-sauce, handmade cudighi glory. Cudighi? It’s a spicy sausage originating from Italy, but it’s popularity in the UP rivals the pasty. Think chorizo of the…
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Located directly on snowmobile trail, the Up North Lodge in Gwinn is one of the greatest epicurean hidden treasures in Marquette County. Traveling to the Up North Lodge takes you away from the congestion of downtown eateries, instead it immerses you in a massive cabin-like restaurant in the middle…
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We hadn’t received new snow in at least five days, and what was on the ground had settled into a crust, crisscrossed by animal and human tracks, lain to melt among fallen pine needles and deer poop. The sky was overcast and the light so flat it looked like the sun could set at any time, even at two…
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