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Two people biking on the city path near Lower Harbor in Marquette

City Bike Guidelines and E-Bike Etiquette

With more than 60 miles of paved and gravel bike paths, Marquette County offers endless... Read More

Moose in the woods

Spring Trail Etiquette

With the warmer weather comes a lot of excitement to spend time outside again. However, spring trail... Read More

Green Auroras over the sky in Big Bay, MI

Leave No Trace Guide to Chasing the Northern Lights

Catching a glimpse of the northern lights is a bucket-list experience, and Marquette’s dark... Read More

A smiling server holding a cup of soup at the Delft Bistro in Marquette, MI

Sustainable Restaurants to Support in Marquette County

Partridge Creek Compost is a local nonprofit on a mission to reduce food waste going to landfills... Read More

A snowy hike with friends at Presque Isle Park

7 Ways to Winter Safely

If you harbor the soul of an explorer, a winter adventure in Marquette, MI rewards you with the... Read More

A couple walking on a trail covered in golden fall leaves in Marquette, MI

Sustainable Adventures: How to Choose Durable Surfaces in Marquette County

What makes a durable surface? The second principle of Leave No Trace is “Travel and Camp on... Read More

Noquemanon Trail Network

Roots in Recreation

Marquette County boasts a vibrant network of recreational trails, thanks to the dedication of... Read More

A mural celebrating Anishinaabe heritage in Marquette, MI

Know Before You Go: Cultural Awareness

Being prepared to recreate outdoors extends well beyond acquiring the proper gear and navigation... Read More

Aerial view of fall color over CR 550

Leave No Trace for Autumn Adventures

Autumn is one of the best times of year to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the Upper Peninsula.... Read More

Big Bay

Local Stewardship Efforts

In Marquette County, we are very lucky to have organizations run by passionate individuals working... Read More

Campfire

Fire Safety

Campfires can have detrimental impacts on an area if not managed properly. The Leave No Trace... Read More

A father and son walking out to the Lake Superior shoreline at Little Presque beach

Beach Etiquette

Summer beach days are right around the corner and lucky for us, Marquette County is home to miles of... Read More

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Winter Trail Talks

Winter is one of the most wonderful times of year to adventure in Marquette, MI. Frozen scenic... Read More

A couple overlooking the forested view from a rock outcropping on the RAMBA Trails in Ishpeming, MI

Ways to Support Our Trails

Here in Marquette County, we are fortunate to have an abundance of beautiful trails to play on... Read More

MTB trails

Trail Etiquette

Whether you’re hiking, biking, running, or walking on the trails this summer there are simple... Read More

Water Safety

Water Safety

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. Its coastline is scaped... Read More

Camping

Camp Responsibly

Planning a trip this summer and not sure what the rules are for where you intend to camp? Here is a... Read More

A woman playing with her pup on the NTN North trails.

Doggy Guide

“Even good dogs must be on a leash” You’ve likely seen these signs at various... Read More

Invasive Species

Invasive Species

The introduction of invasive species has affected all aspects of life in the Great Lakes Region and... Read More

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