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Respect Marquette County

Respect Marquette County is a coalition that is comprised of partners from across the county; including the state, community and economic development, trails organizations, and many more. This coalition, made in partnership with Leave No Trace, reflects Travel Marquette’s strategic plan: to build strong community partnerships that can work to address impacts and issues relating to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. We aim to inspire locals and visitors alike to respect the local culture and natural resources of Marquette County.

Leave No Trace for Autumn Adventures

Autumn is one of the best times of year to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the Upper Peninsula. Expansive forests become a sea of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. The air is cooler and the mosquitoes are gone. With the changing season comes a few things that are important to remember when we…

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Water Safety

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. Its coastline is scaped by beautiful rock formations that are some of the oldest volcanic rocks exposed on earth. There are many incredible opportunities to be out on the lake but we ask that you recognize the power of Lake…

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Fire Safety

Campfires can be a great part of your camping adventure, but have detrimental impacts if not managed properly. Leave No Trace practice encourages campers to consider a camp stove for cooking instead of a fire to leave the least impact, but if you choose to have a fire, it’s important to be aware of…

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Beach Etiquette

Summer beach days are officially here, and lucky for us, Marquette County is home to miles of beautiful sandy shorelines. To keep our beaches pristine and clean, follow these beach etiquette guidelines on your next visit. Recreate Responsibly Be respectful of land manager rules and regulations…

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Spring Trail Etiquette

With the warmer weather comes a lot of excitement to spend time outside again. However, spring trail conditions can be unpredictable, so it's important to ensure you follow proper trail etiquette. Before adventuring, check out these Leave No Trace guidelines to be a more responsible steward of our…

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7 Ways to Winter Safely

If you harbor the soul of an explorer, a winter adventure in Marquette, MI rewards you with the quiet solitude of frozen landscapes and miles of exhilarating trails to discover. But before you brave the season like a local, familiarize yourself with these 7 ways to winter safely. Plan Ahead…

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Ways to Support Our Trails

Here in Marquette County, we are fortunate to have an abundance of beautiful trails to play on year-round. However, these trails aren’t made possible without the hard work and dedication of a variety of local organizations and volunteer groups. How can you support those who make our trails so great…

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Know Before You Go: Cultural Awareness

Being prepared to recreate outdoors extends well beyond acquiring the proper gear and navigation tools. It is equally important to be conscientious and knowledgeable of the land you intend to tread. Cultural awareness: Know before you go Remember that you are on Indigenous land no matter where you…

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