What's your favorite place? I'll start: Rockland

I personally prefer the west - which I'd consider anything west of Marquette. Ironwood - Ontonagon - The Keweenaw etc. I know a lot of people prefer the east. Which side do you prefer?

NOAA forecasts a severe solar storm for May 10.

Supposedly this is the strongest geomagnetic storm in almost 20 years - I live in Ohio and am trying to decide if I should drop everything to drive up tonight. How visible are auroras in the UP? Anyone here have any experience with auroras viewing in the area?

Hi all! I’m headed up to the U.P. next week, and am planning on backpacking pictured rocks with a few friends later in the week, staying at Chapel Beach. I’m curious what the current conditions are.

I’m fine with some rain and mud on the trail, I guess I’m more curious about the road to the trailhead. Last year around this time I made it in my Camry, but it was a pretty bumpy ride. Would it still be passable in a smaller vehicle? Thanks in advance!

Heading back up to grand island for some kayaking/camping again this summer but have a 3-4 extra days before our reservation at the campsite. This will be my buddy and I’s 4th trip up to Grand Island and we love the area. We thought about doing some dispersed camping for a few days in Hiawatha before we heading to Grand Island. Any recommendations on a place close to Munising? We will have kayaks with us so on a lake or river we could travel along would be nice. Also, if I were to take a river down for a couple days, what is the best way to get back to your vehicle? With it just being us two and living 6 hours away, bringing two cars is not really worth it. Thanks in advance!

Looking for unique and must see suggestions in the UP for kids (7 & 10yo). The best of the best in the area!

We do a lot of travel/nature based vacations and have seen a lot of really spectacular caves, waterfalls, views, etc and because of this it has gotten more and more difficult to impress my kiddos. While I am somewhat joking about this - it is true in the sense that over the years we have found we can be somewhat disappointed by the places most often recommended online.

So... I am looking for the best of the best in the area for a 2 week long trip in July. We are not tied to a specific area and will plan our travel route based on the things we’re most interested in doing/seeing.

We love the outdoors but would like some indoor options as well.

The kids enjoy hiking but there needs to be a payoff - an exceptional view, a cave, a waterfall or a lake to play in along the way kind of thing. Not interested in fishing this trip.

If it matters we plan to do a mix of tent camping and cabin stays.

I have been all over the google and have written down a number of options but would love to hear what else you all might suggest. Thanks!!

Not sure if I should I post here or in entitled people, but gold medal winning snowboarder Nick Baumgartner wants to buy lakefront Park land to build a private family compound. He says he needs the public Park land for his upcoming TV show. Bates township board favors the sale but the people are opposed.

I remember kindergarten vividly as well as grades 1-6. I remember the teachers, what rooms they were in, recess, friends, etc.

I’ve been trying to catch even a glimpse of middle school other than I played basketball. The middle school was connected to the high school via a tunnel behind the school bus garage. No memory. I don’t remember the school. In face it had been torn down while I was in high school so I assumed I never attended but classmates tell me we were the last class to attend there. I don’t remember what the inside of the school looked like, where the entrance was, how many floors it had and do not remember any of the teachers.

It’s hard to determine if I remember anything from home like vacations, etc because it all blends together and there isn’t a specific year attached to it like 7th and 8th grade.

I remember things from grade 9 to the present day. Has anyone experienced a complete loss of memory from specific years while other years are clear as a bell?

I have a place in the EUP outside of DeTour. Normally I love not having internet, but in an attempt to spend more time there (ie work from there), I'm considering purchasing a Verizon wifi hotspot. Wondering if anyone has any experience with this, or recommendations for a better setup? From what I understand, DSL there is pretty dismal.

Thanks!

It is a program where you get a great deal on native trees and shrubs that are beneficial to wildlife. There is a mix of fruiting shrubs and large trees. It is too late to do it this year, but I think they do it most years. It is a partnership between the DNR and the Michigan Forestry Assistance Program and county conservation districts. Basically they give you around 70 bare root trees and shrubs and tree shelters for certain species and you only have to pay $20 and sign a contract saying that you will follow the planting guidelines and maintain the trees. It really is an incredible deal If you are interested in planting trees on your property and worth about $500 if you were to buy them on your own. We got 11 different species this year and I think we got 8 or 9 different species last year. It is a fair amount of work to plant 70 trees and not all of ours from last year survived the winter, but still totally worth it in my estimation.

I marked this "discussion" because I'd be happy to answer any questions about my experience doing it. I'm not a professional forester or anything so I can't necessarily answer technical questions, but I'd be happy to share more about my experience if anyone is interested.

Has anyone attended GCC for nursing? How was it? Job placement etc? Any info greatly appreciated. Thanks!

i just got word from my dad that the pub was back open and they should stay open and actually pay they’re taxes lol

View of Lake Superior from the top of Sugarloaf. Bright blue sky, sapphire waters, and thin fluffy clouds on the horizon with Presque Isle in the distance.

Are there any mechanics in the UP who are familiar with Volkswagen diesels? We are having a fuel pressure issue and the closest dealer is 150 miles away.

Baraga County would be ideal, but we could also do Keweenaw or Marquette.

Okay I want to be clear about this that my boyfriends' family is really nice and I actually do like them. (Which is why I'm thinking ahead on this and wanting to make this successful!)

We're camping for 4 nights near Pictured Rocks, with day trips to Munising and Kicht-iti-kipi. The campground they booked doesn't have any facilities, and it'll be prime bug season from what folks on this subreddit have said. I know myself: the lack of privacy is going to be tough for me, and not being able to adequately clean myself is going to make it even harder mentally. I could get by with military showers (heated pot of water style) but its just not the same for me. I'd happily pay $10-$20 for a 10 minute normal (indoor, hot water, reasonably clean) shower. But I can't seem to find any truck stops in the area. And I presume since I don't need to stay the night no reasonable hotel will be okay with this kind of arrangement.

Any suggestions?

I’m looking for a location where I can refill my 30 gallon water tank. My camp is in Big Traverse and we just got done remodeling it as a tiny home style and its not on a well. So I bring 30gallons of water with me to hook up to the camp for the sink and shower. Think of it as a RV setup, not used for drinking. Who knows if a RV fill station or natural spring I can fill it from? 30 gallons lasts two people 4 days without conserving water. Well in a few weeks I’m going back and will have 4 people staying for 6 days and will need to refill my tank. Any suggestions where I can get water? Thanks!

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We're migrating from Wisconsin to the Keweenaw Peninsula and have always had forced air heating in the past. What do we need to know about this type of heating?

My family has a house up in keweenaw, but the water is pretty chilly even in the summer, I wanted to get a wetsuit to brave it. What thickness is best? I guess while I'm here, might as well ask about what kind of freediving/coastal scuba gear is necessary?

I assume rip currents aren't a problem?

Grew up in the Finger Lakes area as a kid, and I've traveled the country. I've set down roots in a moderately large city, but the water and woods call my spirit.

Everything back home is out of my price range, and just broadening my horizons. I've been looking at Portage Lake but also the Keweenaw Bay area.

Hi, I'm a recruiter working with Junior Achievement of Michigan Great Lakes to find 2 Program Coordinators in Marquette and Sault Ste. Marie ($45k/year + benefits), and 1 District Director in Marquette ($65k/year + benefits). They are expanding as a result of the updated state requirement requiring a half a credit of financial literacy to graduate high school.

These roles will help get the programming around financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness for youth up and running in local schools in partnership with educators and others in the community. If you know anybody who would be interested, please feel free to send me a message. Thank you, kindly!

Don’t open if you’re squeamish.

I'm planning a visit to Marquette this summer. Last time we visited in June, certain days had no black flies, and other days were so filled with black flies, we had to hide indoors. Is there a better or worse time in the summer to visit Marquette when we can best avoid being attacked by black flies? Thanks.

I've driven through a number of times, and have seen this building somewhere near the Comfort Inn that is is very odd construction. Imagine an "L"-shaped motel, but the building looks to be only 8-10 feet wide, and maybe 60 feet long on one leg, and 25 feet on the other.

It has no windows, and only a door on the end that faces the highway. I tried using Google Earth to find it, but no luck after too much searching.

Anyone have a clue what I'm talking about?

Can anyone point me in the direction of getting my hands on some Mike Forgrave books? The copper country explorer!

Hey y'all, I'm going to be camping on Drummond Island with a small group this summer. I'm looking for suggestions on the best hiking on the island, and also east of 75 as we are planning to ferry over one day and do the Soo and hikes on the main peninsula.

We're all fairly experienced hikers (one is a very experienced hunter) so trails can be very challenging or not trails at all, as long as it's not private land.

Any and all suggestions welcome. Thanks!

Bonus points for trusted lawyers with experience in bankruptcy in central UP. Bonus bonus points if vet-friendly

Boys trip planning our yearly outing to iron County. Anyone have any ATV trail/Rental recommendations? Willing to drive a little bit if need be

Hi I’m not from here I’m from down south but will become homeless in the next few weeks because of a back injury working. I would like to know if anyone has any tips regarding houselessness or what the culture is about homeless in The Yoop. Much Thanks 🙏

Edit: I have been living in Marquette area for the past year. I’m not coming to the UP to be homeless like someone messaged me about.