Western Region

In The News The U.P. offers year-round travel options.

Upper Peninsula resident to sit on travel commission


Feature Story Rod Robertson on Lake Michigan.

Surfing on the Great Lakes has its own culture


In The News Alberta Village, formerly owned by Ford, now part of Michigan Tech.

Research forest once belonged to Ford


In The News Enjoying the last days of summer at a beach in the U.P. I Shawn Malone

U.P. offers great family vacation


In The News The Mighty Mac -- a great part of any beautiful drive.

Crossing the bridge up north means paradise to some


In The News Evergreens and winter weather make the U.P. similar to Finland in climate.

Finnish identity still strong in the Upper Peninsula


Innovation News The Keweenaw Peninsula.

Keweenaw Chamber has new executive director


Innovation News Michigan Technological University is home to some of the brightest students in the country.
Feature Story Trail Genius maps bike, ski and hiking trails.

Trail mapping software shows would-be explorers the way


In The News Late summer is gorgeous in the U.P.

U.P. outfitters offer late summer adventures


In The News Blueberries are a Michigan summer staple.

Blueberry boom in the U.P.


Feature Story Detroit urban farming

Small-scale, big deal: UIX invites innovators to exchange ideas in Detroit


Feature Story The future of Michigan energy
In The News Mountain biking is good in the U.P,

Mountain biking in the U.P. praised


In The News Tahquamenon Falls

Group creates a healthy tour of the U.P.


In The News Potatoes aren't the only thing the U.P. can grow

MSU shows crop potentials in U.P.


Innovation News Portage Health in Lake Linden has a new doctor.

Portage Health home to two new doctors


Feature Story Michigan's Children

Long-time children's advocate embraces new role