One of Ancient Greece’s first philosophers, Thales, theorized water was the source of all natural phenomena — a groundbreaking conception at the time. Since school’s out for summer, however, let’s skip philosophy class and dive into a lesson about how water sources abundant experiences and activities here in Munising. Summer pours aquatic activities into the

For decades, Munising has been known as the “Snowmobiling Capital of the Midwest” because of its annual snowfall of more than 200 inches and a trail network that spans hundreds of miles. Anthony Autore, who grew up riding those paths and continues to seek adventure in nature today with his family, has a little-known secret:

Most years, the snowmobiling season in Munising lasts into late April as 300 inches blanket and build a base for the area’s extensive trail network. As for the 2023-24 winter, it hardly ever started – roughly only 90 inches fell and a sudden slam to rebuild the groomed terrain seems unlikely – and it’s instilled

A warm and wet end to the summer threatened to abbreviate the 2023 fall color season, but a run of cool nights has set the stage for a banner explosion of red, orange and yellow in the hardwood forests and along Lake Superior’s shoreline. The fall leaf forecast indicates that peak color will occur in

Summer may be winding down, but Munising encourages you to relive your Upper Peninsula adventures this season by sharing your images on CrowdRiff. In Munising, there’s a little piece of everything for everyone. From shipwrecks to waterfalls to kayaking to lounging at the beach, it’s the perfect up-north vacation destination. Known for being home to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore,

As Bill Thompson tells it, the Michigan Ice Fest, slated for its 31st year in Munising from Feb. 8-12, had humble beginnings that slowly developed into a world-renowned location for professional ice climbers as well as the best spot for the sport’s newcomers to learn. Thompson, in a recent podcast with MLive’s Eric Hultgren, recounts