• Eagle Mine Free Public Tours

    Eagle Mine to offer Free Public Tours of Facilities CHAMPION, Mich., April 22, 2025—A series of public tours of Eagle Mine facilities will be offered during the summer. Tour locations will alternate between the Eagle Mine in Big Bay and the Humboldt Mill in Champion on Thursdays from July to September. Tours of the Eagle Mine will be offered on the following dates from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, and September 18. The Eagle Mine Tour is primarily a driving surface tour of the mine site with a

  • Dollar Bay Preschool Registration is OPEN

    Dollar Bay Preschool registration is open! Children who will be 4 years old by September 1 are eligible to be a part of this outstanding program. The Dollar Bay Preschool follows the school year calendar, from the second week of September through the first week of June, and class is in session 8:25-3:30 Monday through Thursday each week, with free breakfast, snack, and lunch provided every day. Interested parents can simply go to the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City School website for the links to register. Local 4-year-olds are welcome to join this wonderful Great Start Readiness Program, but there is a cap, so register

  • Wild Ones Native Plant Sale

    Wild Ones Native Plant Sale The Wild Ones Keweenaw chapter is offering a selection of over two dozen native plants to get you gardening for butterflies, birds, and pollinators. Visit the shop at keweenaw.wildones.org and place your order. You can then pick up your plants in Houghton. The deadline getting your plants is July 23. In addition to native classics like common milkweed, lance-leaf coreopsis and wild bergamot, Wild Ones is offering some species for the first time, including blue false indigo and western sunflower. Order now for the best selection.

  • L’Anse – 47th Annual Aura Jamboree

    Aura Community Hall 13759 Townline Road, L'Anse, MI, United States

    47th Annual Aura Jamboree   July 18 & 19, 2025 Friday 5pm – Midnight Saturday 10am – Midnight Dance Both Nights – 8pm – Midnight Aura Community Hall, 13759 Townline Road, L’Anse Adults $15, Teens (13-17) $5 and children 12 & under FREE – Dance ONLY $5   Featuring:  Ethnic, Traditional, Folk, Bluegrass, Country Western, Classical (With more than 50 musicians and ensembles from the Midwest and beyond)   Food Vendors:  The Dogfather, Rez Robbins, Mason Paties, Bosio Biscuit Co.   NO PETS ALLOWED.  NO BYOB        

  • World Walleye Championship Returns to Gladstone: A Premier Fishing Event with Community Impact

    The City of Gladstone is set to host the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) Qualifier on July 18 and 19, marking a significant event for both the local community and competitive fishing enthusiasts. It is organized in partnership with and sponsored by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Gladstone, Hannahville Indian Community, the Bays de Noc Sportsfishermen, and Visit Escanaba. The televised catch-and-release fishing tournament is expected to draw professional anglers, media attention, and economic benefits to the area. The competitive fishing tournament takes place over two days – Friday, July 18 and

  • NMU Hosts High School Dance Intensive and North Coast Dance Festival

    Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will host its Wildcat Performing Arts Academy Summer Dance Intensive for high school intermediate- to advanced-level dancers July 13-27. Participants will attend sessions led by prominent industry professionals from Giordano Dance Chicago, Ballet Project OC of California, a former Broadway touring company member and others. They will also perform alongside the two visiting ensembles and NMU CO/LAB Dance Company during the North Coast Dance Festival, which consists of a masterclass and two public performances. The first week of the summer intensive will feature day-long classes to hone dance skills. Week two will include sessions

  • The 2025 Michigan Fresh Fish Fest in Houghton sail aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner

    Sail at 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Start the day with a Mi Fresh Fish sail aboard the Inland Seas tall ship schooner.. Sail Lake Superior and experience Mi Fresh Fish through traditional stories and fish identification activities. Cost is $20 per person and seating is limited! Register online. The boat will launch from 58 Huron Street in Houghton. Bring a water bottle, hat, and sunscreen to make sure everyone has a safe and comfortable sailing experience. Check out a recap of 2024’s Mi Fresh Fish celebration to get a taste of what the day might hold. What is Mi Fresh Fish? Mi Fresh Fish uplifts all fish produced

  • The 2025 Michigan Fresh Fish Fest Fish Fry in Houghton

    Houghton Waterfront Pier Houghton, Michigan

    Fry at 4-7 p.m.: Join the Mi Fresh Fish Fry on the pier! The fun happens port-side at Huron Street Waterfront Park at 4-7 p.m. The Mi Fresh Fish Fry is free and open to the public with food, cooking lessons, fishing activities, and more for the whole family. Check out a recap of 2024’s Mi Fresh Fish celebration to get a taste of what the day might hold. What is Mi Fresh Fish? Mi Fresh Fish uplifts all fish produced in Michigan. This includes fish produced from farmed and wild harvests for food, bait, stocking, fee-fishing, or ornamental products. The goal is to educate and bring

  • Hancock – Canal Run

    Hancock, MI

    Canal Run celebrating 50th Anniversary in 2025 The Canal Run, a beloved annual tradition in Hancock, Michigan, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Since its inception, the Canal Run has brought together community members and visitors alike, fostering a spirit of health, wellness and camaraderie.   “We are thrilled to celebrate 50 years of the Canal Run,” Race Director Angela Luskin said. “This event has become a cornerstone of our community, bringing together generations of runners and walkers. We look forward to welcoming participants from near and far to join us in this special celebration.”   This

  • World Walleye Championship Returns to Gladstone: A Premier Fishing Event with Community Impact

    The City of Gladstone is set to host the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit (MWC) Qualifier on July 18 and 19, marking a significant event for both the local community and competitive fishing enthusiasts. It is organized in partnership with and sponsored by the Delta County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Gladstone, Hannahville Indian Community, the Bays de Noc Sportsfishermen, and Visit Escanaba. The televised catch-and-release fishing tournament is expected to draw professional anglers, media attention, and economic benefits to the area. The competitive fishing tournament takes place over two days – Friday, July 18 and