This post and photos were contributed by blogger Kathy, a hometown friend in Baraga County. She writes one of my favorite Upper Peninsula blogs and is making a commitment to enjoy Upper Peninsula’s nature each and every day in 2009. Please check out her blog and subscribe at centria.wordpress.com … Read more
Here are some Upper Peninsula nonprofit organizations to consider giving to this holiday season. And remember, giving monetary donations is only one way to give back. If you don’t have a few bucks lying around to donate consider donating some time, in-kind services, or perhaps donating some things … Read more
Depending on where your source there are about 12-15 lighthouses in the entire country that double as a bed and breakfast. Two are in the Upper Peninsula. Having two of these right in the Upper Peninsula is incredible. Of course these re fresh water lighthouses, where as most of the other lighthouse … Read more
Welcome to Yooper Steez! We have sought to create a brand new Yooper website unlike any Yooper site you’ve seen before and we’re happy to welcome you. To both Yoopers and non-Yoopers alike we’re looking to spread pride in Michigan’s great Upper Peninsula and all those things that may make us … Read more
This is a guest post from our friend Alice Rossignol. She’s a big fan of the great outdoors and her love for the Upper Peninsula is blossoming. You can follow her on Twitter. When I wake up in the morning, I greet the day with a humongous yawn and then I cling desperately to the blankets for just a … Read more
Here’s a short and sweet testimonial from our friend Leah while she was wearing her Yooper Steez shirt. I wore my cool yooper t-shirt to work the other day. One of the guys I work with gives me a weird look. Coworker: “What is that supposed to be?” Indicating my shirt. Me: “It’s the U.P.” Him: … Read more
For those of you in the Western Upper Peninsula we suggested checking out the annual Houghton & Hancock Bridgefest this weekend. However, that’s a long drive for those of you on the Eastern end of the Upper Peninsula. So another option is the 59th Annual Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. You … Read more
Photo courtesy of [Michael Babcock of Houghton](http://www.flickr.com/photos/xyzoptics9/2672449777/ "The Baraga Drive-In") A reliable source (ie. my mom) passed on some news from the booming metropolis of Baraga today. Despite being about -19 degrees Monday morning the Baraga Drive-In decided to … Read more
Some classic Upper Peninsula Christmas cheer. “Rusty Chevrolet” by Da Yoopers From Da Yoopers 1987 release, “Culture Shock” C’mon, cmon! C’mon, you can do it! (car starts) All right! Dashing through the snow in my Rusty Chevrolet Down the road I go Sliding all the way I need new piston rings I need … Read more