Upper Peninsula

Overrun by visitors, the city stops marketing some of its most famous attractions and launches an etiquette campaign. ‘We have a love-hate relationship with the tourism industry,’ one Marquette official says.

A fire spreads in the McCormick Wilderness in the Upper Peninsula, as dry conditions increase risks of blazes statewide.

Several wildfires occurred over the weekend including a 100-acre fire in Baraga County in the Upper Peninsula due to dry conditions.

Michigan’s deer populations have soared to 2 million, so the state is tweaking regulations to encourage hunters to shoot more females.

The state is experiencing the worst outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease among white-tailed deer since 2012. The viral disease is transmitted from midges and is often fatal.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking people to be careful as dry weather and high winds bring a higher chance of fire. The department has restricted burning in much of the region.

Bridge Michigan’s Kelly House and Janelle James will moderate a discussion about deer populations, regulations and changes in hunting seasons.

Michiganders should prepare for some disappointment as they’re booking camping sites for next season. Over a dozen of the state’s campgrounds and day-use areas will be closed for some or all of the 2025 season.

Salmon have to move into rivers from the Great Lakes for autumn, a stunning show that gives anglers one last shot at their prize.

One indicator of seasonal changes besides cooler temperatures is the leaves changing colors from hues of green to an array of orange, yellow, red and brown. Some of the best places to catch scenic views of trees are in Michigan.

New natural gas plants make clean energy goals complicated for Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Berman, a Republican from the Upper Peninsula, seeks a fifth term in a district that is solidly red.

The state has money for drug treatment and recovery services. Now, it’s helping people get to those clinics.

The Mackinac Island Ferry Co. will stop making trips to and from the island effective Monday as it makes $4 million in repairs. That leaves Shepler’s as the only ferry option.

On Aug. 13, author Sue Leaf discussed her memoir about Lake Superior’s southern shore with Bridge readers.

The treaty our ancestors signed was hard fought, and we will not dishonor their sacrifice by allowing our rights to be chipped away in this or any instance.

The recently published study found that the severity and prevalence of the three diseases among moose increased with their age, based on an examination of jaw bones, hip joints and skulls of animals that died on the island at age 1 or older.

Millions of dollars are coming to help the Upper Peninsula combat opioid addiction, but finding consensus among county governments to pool resources is difficult.

Yes, it’s possible to drive around Lake Michigan in a rented Chevrolet Bolt. It isn’t always easy, but the journey was unforgettable. Check out photos from Bridge’s summer road trip.

Michigan has awarded nearly $11 million in disaster relief to 17 counties affected by storms and rapid snowmelt. That includes four counties where tornadoes struck in May. FEMA has denied a request for federal aid.