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Summer in the U.P.

“ Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time.” - John Lubbock This week may have been what many Upper Peninsula residents have been waiting for – summer. ...

Historian seeks return of artifacts

NEGAUNEE — Local historian Jim Paquette’s interest in the past continues with his efforts to bring Northern Michigan University archaeological collections, which currently are in the Michigan History Museum, back to NMU. In 2007, the collections were transferred to Lansing at the request ...

Outdoors North: Morning: The calm before the storm

“Walking in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song,” – Roger Miller I found myself awake and unable to go back to sleep this morning at about 4 a.m. My brain was trying to work out problems with some writing I’ve been working on. Having experienced similar situations in the past ...

Eastern U.P. destinations ‘World’s best’

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — Two outdoor attractions in the eastern Upper Peninsula have been recognized for what they have to offer to visitors. Mackinac Island earned high marks in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, which were announced on Tuesday. The ...

Marquette man named top tree farm inspector

MARQUETTE — Jim Ferris of Caretaker Forestry in Marquette has been named the Michigan Tree Farm Inspector of the Year. Ferris has been involved with forestry and land management in the Upper Peninsula since 1980 when he began his career with Champion International. “Later he joined the ...

Outdoors North

With the hot afternoon sun finally beginning to sink toward the western horizon, my brother Jimmy and I were headed into the woods to do a little trout fishing before darkness arrived. For me, there are several types of trout fishing, and each has its own appeal, while differing greatly in ...