Marquette County

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
"Something About a Pasty"

"Something About a Pasty"

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Breaking News: Shark Photographed in Lake Superior

Breaking News: Shark Photographed in Lake Superior

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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

Weldy Olson: Yooper, Spartan, Olympic Gold Medalist

Weldy Olson: Yooper, Spartan, Olympic Gold Medalist

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2nd Annual Marquette Downtown Showdown

2nd Annual Marquette Downtown Showdown

<p>Saturday kicked off the 2nd annual Marquette Downtown Showdown rail jam. Snowboarders and skiers threw it down once again at the end of Washington Street. From young kids to seasoned veterans, these boys and girls had to be kicked off the hill before they gave up on their best slides, jibs, and w... Read more

2014 U.P. 200, Midnight Run, and Jackpine 30 Dogsled Races

2014 U.P. 200, Midnight Run, and Jackpine 30 Dogsled Races

<p>If you were in or around Marquette County this weekend you likely saw some mushers, dog sleds, and a whole lot of cute dogs! The weekend was full of dog sled racing.</p> <h2 id="the-up-200">The U.P. 200</h2> <p>The longest of the three, the historic U.P. 200 stretches 240 miles. The annual races ... Read more

Into the Fog by Justin Armstrong

Into the Fog by Justin Armstrong

<p>We just caught wind of this awesome montage from Justin Armstrong. These clips were shot in fall of 2013 in and around the shores of Marquette including Presque Isle, Blackrocks, and Sugarloaf Mountain. You can see more of Justin’s work on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justinarmstrongphot... Read more

Cold Rolled: Marquette Michigan's Snow Bike Route

Cold Rolled: Marquette Michigan's Snow Bike Route

<p>It’s time for a new mountain bike, one fitted for snow and ice.</p> <p>Marquette has been on a number of lists for best outdoors town in America. Everyone is familiar with the vast options for kayaking, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, and the list goes on. There is now an upcoming group of... Read more

History of the Miner's Cup, the Annual MTU/NMU Football Game

History of the Miner's Cup, the Annual MTU/NMU Football Game

<p>Since 2002 Northern Michigan University and Michigan Tech University have battled for the Miner’s Cup Trophy, awarded to the annual winner of the historic Upper Peninsula football rivalry.</p> <p>Michigan Tech won the inaugural Miner’s Cup in 2002 and currently holds an 9-3 record over Northern M... Read more

11 Photos: Why the Upper Peninsula is the Cooler Peninsula

11 Photos: Why the Upper Peninsula is the Cooler Peninsula

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