| Population: | 66,017 (1st) |
| Pop. Density: | 36.25 people/sq. mile (2nd) |
| Land Area: | 1,821 sq. miles (1st) |
| Water Area: | 1,604 sq. miles (4th) |
| County Seat: | Marquette |
| Towns: | Marquette, Arnold, Big Bay, Champion, Gwinn, Harvey, Ishpeming, Little Lake, Michigamme, Negaunee, Palmer, Republic, Skandia |
<p>All of the events below have been provided by <a href="http://michiganfireworks.com/">michiganfireworks.com</a> which has done an awesome job of gathering information on all the fireworks shows across Michigan.</p> <p>There are over 25 fireworks shows scheduled in the Upper Peninsula over the 4th... Read more
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<p>Today we introduce a new feature, <a href="https://upsupply.co/tags/fish-fry">Fish Frydays</a>. On a not-quite-weekly but more-than-monthly schedule, we will patronize a new fish fry location in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Naturally, these outings will take place on Friday evening, with a review ... Read more
<p>Today marks the 19th annual running of the <a href="http://www.up200.org" title="U.P. 200 Dog Sled Race"><strong>U.P. 200 Dog Sled Race</strong></a>. The 2008 race will beginning in Marquette at 7:10 pm Friday evening. The Midnight Run begins in Gwinn at 6:00 pm. The race continues over the weeke... Read more
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<p>Last year <em>Outdoor Life</em> ranked the <a href="https://upsupply.co/blog/upper-peninsula/outdoor-life-ranks-marquette-7th-best-hunting-fishing-town/" title="Marquette One of Best Towns in America">City of Marquette as the 7th best town</a> in the United States.</p> <p><strong>This year <em><a... Read more
<p>We’ll never get tired of watching waves on Lake Superior crash against the break wall.</p> <figure><img class="fluid" data-src="https://upsco.imgix.net/upsco/ys/uploads/2014/10/marquette-light-house.jpg" alt="Marquette Light House"></figure> <figure><img class="fluid" data-src="https://upsco.imgi... Read more