BIG BAY — Outdoors-minded people who think they have exhausted most of their options to hit the trail in Marquette County should, perhaps, think of Powell Township. Coty Sorby, of Big Bay, is the new Powell Township parks and trails manager, a new grant-funded, part-time job that allows ...
On a day threatening rain showers, I find myself alone walking a familiar path, looking for truth, honesty and reason amid the heavenly confines of nature. This is a strange and mysterious pursuit. Sometimes, like spending time in the company of good friends, just walking a familiar trail ...
Upper Peninsula Marquette: Anglers fishing in the Marquette area reported catches of lake trout. The best areas for lake trout were around Shot Point and near White Rocks. For Shot Point, try trolling in 50 to 70 feet of water while using multi-color spoons or flickers. For fishing around ...
“In the summertime, when all the trees and leaves are green and the red bird sings, I’ll be blue ‘cuz you don’t want my love.” — Roger Miller With the air cool, but growing increasingly humid, I crossed the transom from the moist sands of the gravel road to a green and overgrown ...
GLADSTONE — Researchers from the Hiawatha National Forest and the Northern Research Station are using modern technology to bring back an iconic fish that was nearly wiped out by early 20th-century logging and commercial fishing. Lake sturgeon are impressive creatures that can grow more ...
Upper Peninsula Little Bay de Noc: Walleye anglers had success when trolling the east band of Black Bottom. Most anglers were using crawler harnesses. Perch fishing reports were fair near Butlers Island or near the second reef. Smallmouth bass anglers had success casting soft plastics. A few anglers ventured out salmon fishing on the outer portion of the bay with limited success. Both flasher flies and spoons were productive. Manistique: Salmon anglers had mixed results with some large fish caught. Anglers had the best success with flasher flies. Walleye anglers reported slow ...
