<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
<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
<p>There are a lot of reasons why the <a href="http://finnfestusa2013.org/" title="FinnFest USA">FinnFest USA</a> 2013 organizing committee started planning three years ago. The 5-day event which takes place in the Copper Country from June 19-23 is more than just a fun celebration. It’s a cultural p... Read more
<p>This weekend is the annual <a href="https://upsupply.co/blog/news/bridgefest-2008-this-weekend-in-houghton-hancock/" title="Houghton Bridgefest">Bridgefest in Houghton and Hancock</a>. We thought there would be no better way to celebrate than sharing 13 (after all it is Friday the 13th) stunning ... Read more
<figure><img class="fluid" data-src="https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1260/865423592_8d805b1847.jpg?v=0" alt="Houghton Lift Bridge"></figure> <p><strong>Houghton and Hancock will host their annual <a href="http://www.bridgefestfun.com/" title="Houghton & Hancock Bridgefest">Bridgefest Festival</a... Read more
<figure><img class="fluid" data-src="https://upsco.imgix.net/upsco/ys/images/blog/jeff-finger.jpg" alt="Jeff Finger, Colorado Avalanche"></figure>On the night that my beloved Red Wings could sweep the Colorado Avalanche, the last thing that I want to do is feature a post that’s all about a player on... Read more
<p><strong>Phi Kappa Tau takes 1st place</strong> in the Fraternity Division of the <a href="http://www.mtu.edu/carnival/index" title="Winter Carnival 2008">2008 Winter Carnival</a> ice statues at <a href="http://www.mtu.edu" title="Michigan Tech University">Michigan Tech University</a>. Their ... Read more
<figure><img class="fluid" data-src="https://upsco.imgix.net/upsco/ys/images/blog/snocomp/snocomp-12.jpg" alt="Houghton Snocomp"></figure> <p>The sun never stopped shining, the temperature was around 35 degrees, and it was the perfect day for a snowboard and ski slopestyle showdown.</p> <p>Rhythm Sk... Read more