With over 8,100 episodes of Jeopardy aired to date we are happy to say that the term “Yooper” was used at least once in the 40 year plus history of the show. The term “Yoopers” gained a little more recognition on November 26th, 2003. It was the second round, Double Jeopardy, of the hit game show … Read more
It seems to be more and more common to see the Upper Peninsula featured in major publications and pop culture. I’m always happy to report when the Upper Peninsula gets some national attention. Though I think it makes most Yoopers nervous, because what makes the Upper Peninsula what it is the lack … Read more
Photography has been one of my biggest hobbies for several years now and it was a few years ago when I started following one of my favorite ongoing photography projects, The Gigapxl Project. I was fortunate do a pretty cool project of my own starting two years back when I left on a 50-state tour for … Read more
Photo credit: Patrick Newcomb on Flickr This is a guest post from our friend and fellow Yooper Ashley Bovin, she’s from Gladstone and you can follow her on Twitter here. Recently, while pondering possible material for the Yooper Steez blog, I found myself wondering what the oldest building in … Read more
Today marks the 19th annual running of the U.P. 200 Dog Sled Race. 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 weekend with several viewing spots for spectators. Mushers will head to Grand Marais before … Read more
Last night was without doubt one of the greatest storms we’ll have this summer. As I say in my apartment in Marquette the rain kept pouring down while lightning and thunder came and went for several hours. Eventually the rain stopped by the lightning was still constantly lighting up the sky in the … Read more
On Saturday, February 28th, the Trenary Outhouse Classic overtook the small town of Trenary for its 16th year. I have probably heard about the Outhouse Classic every year since its inception, but had never gone to watch. However, during my last semester of college, I began researching some of the … Read more
[Photo courtesy of Farlane on Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/farlane/2380180020/ "Mackinac Bridge Freezes Over") For the trolls out there who are scared to cross the Mighty Mac during the winter months, we understand. This winter was particularly rough for the bridge. The last of the ice … Read more
“Picnic Tables Awaiting the Spring” by Aunt Jojo on Flickr After the lingering winter it stills remains more and more promising that spring is around the corner. Parks are clear of snow and starting to take down their “closed for the season” signs and opening their gates. This photo is taken at … Read more
Spring is coming, I’m sure of it! The Upper Peninsula saw one more big snow storm this winter, hopefully it will be the last one for the season. After a number of warm days all the accumulated snow seems to be gone. But trust us, spring will come. We have been anxious to get to some spring photos … Read more