Along the sheltered waters of Big Bay de Noc, where limestone cliffs rise above a quiet harbor, Fayette Historic State Park feels a little removed from time. For Aaron Thill, that sense of place isn’t just something he helps preserve—it’s something he’s lived his entire life. Thill didn’t set out…
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For J.L. Hyde, coming home to the Upper Peninsula wasn’t just a change of address: it was a creative turning point. Hyde graduated from high school in Gladstone, just east of Escanaba off of U.S. Highway 2, in 2002. Central Michigan University lured her far from Lake Michigan’s shoreline, and after…
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Some hats do more than keep heads warm. They carry stories and meaning passed down through generations. The Stormy Kromer is one of them, woven into the fabric of the Upper Peninsula and worn by outdoors lovers around the world. Ida’s Flying Hat Solution George “Stormy” Kromer lived in Kaukauna…
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Truths from a Life-and-Death Wilderness Rivalry Welcome to the “People of the U.P.” Series For centuries, women and men from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have made life-changing contributions to our land, our people and the world. We're sharing the stories of remarkable individuals shaping life in…
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