Mackianc County

The Story Behind Steez Drop #8

The Story Behind Steez Drop #8

<p>Our first <a href="https://upsupply.co/drops">Steez Drop</a> happened on December 1, 2013. While driving across the Upper Peninsula we stopped in downtown Marquette, carefully picked a location, and dropped an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/upsupplyco/photos/a.10150126712602238.324417.78673822... Read more

The Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament

The Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament

<p>Every 4th of July people gather on the south side of Mackinac Island at Windermere Point for the annual <a href="http://stoneskipping.com/" title="Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament">Mackinac Island Stone Skipping Tournament</a>. A few hundred people assemble, building up the noon tourname... Read more

Wild Bloomers on Mackinac Island

Wild Bloomers on Mackinac Island

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Mike Rows Says Nice Things About the Upper Peninsula, and You Should Too!

Mike Rows Says Nice Things About the Upper Peninsula, and You Should Too!

<p>Mike Rowe is no stranger to Mackinac Island, having filmed segments of <em>Dirty Jobs</em> on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzGogu31Abg">Mackinac Bridge</a> and the island (<a href="https://upsupply.co/post/journey-to-the-top-of-the-mackinac-bridge">Click here</a> more on climbing ... Read more

Upper Peninsula, Spotted from the International Space Station

Upper Peninsula, Spotted from the International Space Station

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Population and Geography of the Upper Peninsula

Population and Geography of the Upper Peninsula

<h3 id="320000-people">320,000 People</h3> <ul> <li>Approximately 3% of the Michigan</li> <li>Approximately 0.1% of the United States</li> <li>Population density of 19 people/sq. mile</li> </ul> <h3 id="10-largest-cities">10 Largest Cities</h3> <ul> <li>Marquette (~19,661 people)</li> <li>Sault Ste.... Read more

Jeff Daniels Discusses the Upper Peninsula on David Letterman

Jeff Daniels Discusses the Upper Peninsula on David Letterman

<blockquote> <p>“You know what I’m always curious about? The Upper Peninsula.” – David Letterman</p> </blockquote> <p>After some banter about hunting, fishing, and drinking Letterman goes on to ask Jeff Daniels why the Upper Peninsula is not part of Wisconsin. We were surprised that Mr. Daniels wasn... Read more

Labor Day Road Trip

Labor Day Road Trip

<table cellspacing="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 33%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;"><h4>Miles</h4></td> <td style="width: 33%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;"><h4>Drive Time</h4></td> <td style="width: 33%; text-align:... Read more

July 4th Road Tripping

July 4th Road Tripping

<table cellspacing="5" style="margin: 30px 0px; width: 100%;" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 33%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">#### Miles </td><td style="width: 33%; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle;">#### Drive Time </td><td style="width: 33%; text-align: center... Read more

Journey to the Top of the Mackinac Bridge

Journey to the Top of the Mackinac Bridge

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