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Art On The Rocks - Art show slated for July

July 8, 2008

The Lake Superior Art Association’s 50th annual Art on the Rocks show slated for July 26-27 promises to offer an eclectic array — from classic painting and ceramics to furniture and photography.
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Biking & Hiking - Limitless trails to explore

July 8, 2008

Some of the most popular and enjoyable summer activities in the Marquette area also happen to be free and often don’t require even one gallon of gasoline.

The biking and hiking paths that » Full Story

Calendar of Events - Summer 2008

July 8, 2008

FRIDAY through SUNDAY, MAY 30-JUNE 1

Big Bay

Eleventh annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program at Bay Cliff Health Camp.

SUNDAY JUNE 1

Negaunee
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Canoeing Iron County - Offers challenging rivers
July 8, 2008
Iron County has three rivers that provide different levels of challenge for canoeists of all levels.

The Paint River in Iron County is 45 miles long and takes three days to a week to compl » Full Story

Celebrating The Bridge - Bridgefest is back!
July 8, 2008
As usual, food, fireworks and family fun are the goals of the 20th annual Bridgefest celebration.

Amy McCloskey, Bridgefest president, said Bridgefest will take place on June 13, 14 and 15 » Full Story

Children’s Museum Fun - A ‘hands-on’ experience
July 8, 2008
When a ‘museum’ comes up in conversation, it might conjure images of dark quiet rooms filled with glass and wooden cases with strict ‘no touch’ policies. At the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, the » Full Story

Cliff’s Shaft Mining Museum - Remnants of history
July 8, 2008
Visitors at the Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum will find more than just an ordinary museum with old objects and historical explanations — they will see the remnants of a mine that employed the first peopl » Full Story

Delta County Fun - So many things to do
July 8, 2008
Amusement Parks

Family Fun Park — Located at 2929 3rd Ave. N., in Escanaba, west of the Delta Plaza. Park features miniature golf, a go-kart track, bumper boats, batting cages » Full Story

Fat Tires - Off-road bicycle races
July 8, 2008
The rubber will meet the trail and the dirt will be flying during the 15th Annual Fat Tire Festival on the trails around Copper Harbor.

Sam Raymond, Fat Tire race director, said the event » Full Story

Going Fishing - Bay de Noc attracts anglers
July 8, 2008
Walleye fishing in the Bays de Noc attracts anglers from all over the country

Bass, bluegill and perch are also plentiful in local waters.

Trout fishing is good is western Delt » Full Story

Harbor House Museum - A true time capsule
July 8, 2008
Built in the 1900s in a steamboat style of architecture, complete with two wrap-around porches and cement block construction, Harbour House Museum in Crystal Falls is truly a time capsule.

» Full Story

Hog Wild Music Jam - Music from around the country
July 8, 2008
The 2008 U.P. Hog Wild Music Jam will feature several national music acts, a state barbecue competition, and a classic car show.

U.P. Hog Wild will be held Friday, July 11, and Saturday, J » Full Story

Hot air balloons will fill the sky - Hot air balloons will fill the sky
July 8, 2008
Hot air balloons will once gain fill the skies of Delta County in June with the return of Balloons on the Bay and Pioneer Days.

Dates for this year’s events are June 26-29 at the U.P. Stat » Full Story

Iron County Parks - Enjoy endless fun in the sun
July 8, 2008
Iron County boasts a selection of many parks for summer recreationists with a choice of facilities operated by federal, state, and local agencies.

Bewabic State Park is located on U.S. 2 f » Full Story

Iron Mountain Iron Mine - Journey into the earth
July 8, 2008
During the late 1800s author Jules Verne wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth.”

Visitors to Dickinson County can take their own journey into the earth at the famed Iron Mountain Iron » Full Story

Marquette Maritime Museum - Discovering Lake Superior
July 8, 2008
Lake Superior holds many stories and legends of heroic rescues and tragic shipwrecks that have made it famous for more than its size. Many of these legends can be found right here in Marquette at the » Full Story

MooseWood Nature Center - Adventures in nature
July 8, 2008
Summer can be the perfect time to get outdoors and appreciate the unusual collection of snakes, turtles, frogs and other critters that make their home in the Upper Peninsula.

And MooseWood » Full Story

Music & Art - Copper Country has it all
July 8, 2008
Whether it’s at the base of a ski hill or along the lake shore, there are plenty of scenic venues for people to enjoy art and music festivals in the Copper Country.

Kicking off the festivi » Full Story

National Ski & Snowboard Hall Of Fame - Facility open year round
July 8, 2008
Ski season may be months away, but for residents and tourists who want to learn about the diverse history of the sport, the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Ishpeming is open year round » Full Story

On Your Mark... Off-road races action packed
July 8, 2008
If racing excitement is what you’re looking for, Bark River’s off-road races are the place to be.

This season, races are planned the weekends of July 11-13 and Aug. 8-10 at Bark River Inte » Full Story

Pictured Rocks - A naturally beautiful place
July 8, 2008
It’s been nearly 350 years since the first documented visitor arrived at the spectacular remote beauty of the Pictured Rocks cliffs.

Fur trader Pierre Esprit Radisson was that visitor, who » Full Story

Piers Gorge & Fumee Creek - Landmarks gain popularity
July 8, 2008
Fumee Creek and Piers Gorge are two Dickinson County landmarks that have become popular tourist attractions through the years.

Nearly every nice day during the weekend, you may find a newl » Full Story

Rum Rebellion Days - Features parade & music
July 8, 2008
The second Rum Rebellion Heritage Days will be held July 17-20 in the Iron River area.

The festival will feature a parade, music, wine tasting, and other activities.

“The decis » Full Story

Shining Light - Lighthouses attract visitors
July 8, 2008
Delta County and nearby Schoolcraft County are home to several lighthouses that attract visitors from across the U.S. They include:

Peninsula Point Lighthouse — The 40-foot lighthouse at t » Full Story

Walking Copper Country - Hiking & backpacking
July 8, 2008
There isn’t a whole lot of public land in the Copper Country where trails for back packing and hiking can be found, but there are enough to keep even the most diehard trekker happy. All of them offer » Full Story

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The biking and hiking paths that » Full Story Calendar of Events - Summer 2008 July 8, 2008 FRIDAY through SUNDAY, MAY 30-JUNE 1 Big Bay Eleventh annual Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program at Bay Cliff Health Camp. SUNDAY JUNE 1 Negaunee » Full Story Canoeing Iron County - Offers challenging rivers July 8, 2008 Iron County has three rivers that provide different levels of challenge for canoeists of all levels. The Paint River in Iron County is 45 miles long and takes three days to a week to compl » Full Story Celebrating The Bridge - Bridgefest is back! July 8, 2008 As usual, food, fireworks and family fun are the goals of the 20th annual Bridgefest celebration. Amy McCloskey, Bridgefest president, said Bridgefest will take place on June 13, 14 and 15 » Full Story Children’s Museum Fun - A ‘hands-on’ experience July 8, 2008 When a ‘museum’ comes up in conversation, it might conjure images of dark quiet rooms filled with glass and wooden cases with strict ‘no touch’ policies. At the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum, the » Full Story Cliff’s Shaft Mining Museum - Remnants of history July 8, 2008 Visitors at the Cliffs Shaft Mining Museum will find more than just an ordinary museum with old objects and historical explanations — they will see the remnants of a mine that employed the first peopl » Full Story Delta County Fun - So many things to do July 8, 2008 Amusement Parks Family Fun Park — Located at 2929 3rd Ave. N., in Escanaba, west of the Delta Plaza. Park features miniature golf, a go-kart track, bumper boats, batting cages » Full Story Fat Tires - Off-road bicycle races July 8, 2008 The rubber will meet the trail and the dirt will be flying during the 15th Annual Fat Tire Festival on the trails around Copper Harbor. Sam Raymond, Fat Tire race director, said the event » Full Story Going Fishing - Bay de Noc attracts anglers July 8, 2008 Walleye fishing in the Bays de Noc attracts anglers from all over the country Bass, bluegill and perch are also plentiful in local waters. Trout fishing is good is western Delt » Full Story Harbor House Museum - A true time capsule July 8, 2008 Built in the 1900s in a steamboat style of architecture, complete with two wrap-around porches and cement block construction, Harbour House Museum in Crystal Falls is truly a time capsule. » Full Story Hog Wild Music Jam - Music from around the country July 8, 2008 The 2008 U.P. Hog Wild Music Jam will feature several national music acts, a state barbecue competition, and a classic car show. U.P. Hog Wild will be held Friday, July 11, and Saturday, J » Full Story Hot air balloons will fill the sky - Hot air balloons will fill the sky July 8, 2008 Hot air balloons will once gain fill the skies of Delta County in June with the return of Balloons on the Bay and Pioneer Days. Dates for this year’s events are June 26-29 at the U.P. Stat » Full Story Iron County Parks - Enjoy endless fun in the sun July 8, 2008 Iron County boasts a selection of many parks for summer recreationists with a choice of facilities operated by federal, state, and local agencies. Bewabic State Park is located on U.S. 2 f » Full Story Iron Mountain Iron Mine - Journey into the earth July 8, 2008 During the late 1800s author Jules Verne wrote “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” Visitors to Dickinson County can take their own journey into the earth at the famed Iron Mountain Iron » Full Story Marquette Maritime Museum - Discovering Lake Superior July 8, 2008 Lake Superior holds many stories and legends of heroic rescues and tragic shipwrecks that have made it famous for more than its size. Many of these legends can be found right here in Marquette at the » Full Story MooseWood Nature Center - Adventures in nature July 8, 2008 Summer can be the perfect time to get outdoors and appreciate the unusual collection of snakes, turtles, frogs and other critters that make their home in the Upper Peninsula. And MooseWood » Full Story Music & Art - Copper Country has it all July 8, 2008 Whether it’s at the base of a ski hill or along the lake shore, there are plenty of scenic venues for people to enjoy art and music festivals in the Copper Country. Kicking off the festivi » Full Story National Ski & Snowboard Hall Of Fame - Facility open year round July 8, 2008 Ski season may be months away, but for residents and tourists who want to learn about the diverse history of the sport, the U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Ishpeming is open year round » Full Story On Your Mark... Off-road races action packed July 8, 2008 If racing excitement is what you’re looking for, Bark River’s off-road races are the place to be. This season, races are planned the weekends of July 11-13 and Aug. 8-10 at Bark River Inte » Full Story Pictured Rocks - A naturally beautiful place July 8, 2008 It’s been nearly 350 years since the first documented visitor arrived at the spectacular remote beauty of the Pictured Rocks cliffs. Fur trader Pierre Esprit Radisson was that visitor, who » Full Story Piers Gorge & Fumee Creek - Landmarks gain popularity July 8, 2008 Fumee Creek and Piers Gorge are two Dickinson County landmarks that have become popular tourist attractions through the years. Nearly every nice day during the weekend, you may find a newl » Full Story Rum Rebellion Days - Features parade & music July 8, 2008 The second Rum Rebellion Heritage Days will be held July 17-20 in the Iron River area. The festival will feature a parade, music, wine tasting, and other activities. “The decis » Full Story Shining Light - Lighthouses attract visitors July 8, 2008 Delta County and nearby Schoolcraft County are home to several lighthouses that attract visitors from across the U.S. They include: Peninsula Point Lighthouse — The 40-foot lighthouse at t » Full Story Walking Copper Country - Hiking & backpacking July 8, 2008 There isn’t a whole lot of public land in the Copper Country where trails for back packing and hiking can be found, but there are enough to keep even the most diehard trekker happy. All of them offer » Full Story View By Publish Date: