Every year Visit Keweenaw presents Destination Development Awards to communities and organizations to help improve the experiences of visitors and residents. Tourism, of course, is a big part of the peninsula's economy.

The Soo Locks Children's Museum has a home but a fundraising effort is underway to renovate that space and create innovative exhibits.

A recent fundraiser in Marquette showcases the many talents of chefs and mixologists in the U.P. 

With the first floor available in city hall, Hancock is looking to create space to showcase the city's rich history. Details are still being sorted out but the space is likely to be used for historical displays.

Michigan State University Extension’s First Impressions Tourism Assessment (FIT) program works with small Michigan communities to offer objective “first impressions” of their towns. Ironwood has been among them. The goal is to make these towns or cities more welcoming to visitors, tourists and potential new residents.  

A Marquette company founded by three Northern Michigan University alumni is working to help remove debris from space, clearing the way for safe future travel and protecting humans from falling objects. 

Ten years ago this month, the U.P. Food Exchange formed as an agricultural hub to connect local and varied food projects in the Upper Penisula. The U.P. Food Exchange has been working to improve access to local food and educate consumers, businesses and farmers about the importance of a healthy local food system.  

Venerable newspaper embraces social media and other initiatives to thrive in the eastern Upper Peninsula. The Newberry News was named the Michigan Press Association's Newspaper of the Year for 2022 in its respective division.

A new visitor center and refuge headquarters at Seney National Wildlife Refuge will replace the previous office building – a 1930s-era converted garage to be demolished next month – and the 1964 visitor center that was razed last year. The groundbreaking for this new facility will be held on May 10.