Upper Peninsula

Imagine managing a household with 21 kids — Louisa did just that, making nightly roll calls a family tradition in Iron Mountain.

Picture this: a snowy road, a beaver causing a commotion, and one brave soul stepping up to save the day. It's classic Upper Peninsula charm!

A northern Michigan park closes nightly for the blue-spotted salamander migration as local students and neighbors protect the amphibians.

A Michigan campus launches a new pollinator program to protect bees and wildlife while engaging students and the local community.

Imagine if Sugar Island had hosted world leaders instead of New York—a slice of history that nearly changed everything.

Parts of Michigan brace for extreme cold and the unusual threat of exploding trees this weekend.

Only in Michigan do students build a church made entirely of snow. This Pure Michigan winter tradition returns for its 10th year in 2026.

A cougar was hit by a vehicle in Michigan for the first time ever, according to state wildlife officials. The DNR confirmed the incident through DNA testing after a driver in Houghton County struck the animal.

Discover a beloved U.P. tradition with Trenary Toast and a new Eggnog French Toast recipe that brings Michigan flavor to your holiday breakfast.

You won't believe how gas station food has transformed—what was once a last resort is now a go-to for many hungry travelers.