Upper Peninsula

Need something to do this weekend? Looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from October 2-4.

Michigan's Upper Peninsula might not be the first spot you think of when someone says "volcano," but maybe it should be! Around 1.1 billion years ago, a rift volcano started producing massive amounts of lava in the region. That volcano (with the help of some glaciers around 10,000 years ago) formed some of the Upper Peninsula's most iconic landscapes — including Lake Superior!

Opponents are challenging a $50 million grant that Michigan awarded to a Canadian company for a copper mine in the Upper Peninsula.

What happened when a U.P. pasty shop offered up their pasty recipe in exchange for $5 sent in the mail.

The pasty has become a part of the U.P.'s cultural identity. But who first brought the dish to the region?

Need something to do this weekend, or looking for new things to explore? Michigan Public is here to help! Check out some of these fun, interesting, and timely events across Michigan from July 31-August 2.

The family‑owned Peterson’s Fish Market and Four Suns Fish & Chips catch, smoke, and serve fresh Lake Superior whitefish, earning a loyal following in Hancock and across the U.P.

What is causing the delay in the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge? Additionally, we explore the value of a college education as the federal government implements changes to the types of programs that student loans can cover. Finally, we preview a summer festival in the Upper Peninsula that celebrates generations of Finnish American traditions.

For some Michiganders, Up North begins when you cross the Mackinac Bridge.

Today, the impact that high gas prices might be having on EV sales. Plus, new research from MSU unveils tiny robots that could lead to less invasive surgery. Then, a Points North episode digs into the history of Michigan's two peninsulas.