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  Upper Peninsula of Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is the northern of the two major land masses that comprise the U.S. state of Michigan.
Mary's River, on the south by Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and on the west by Wisconsin.
In 1819 the territory was expanded to include the remainder of the Upper Peninsula, all of Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota (previously included in the Indiana and Illinois Territories).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Upper_Peninsula_of_Michigan   (1697 words)

  
 Upper Peninsula of Michigan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is also known as "The Upper Peninsula", "The U.P." (or "The UP"), and "Above the Bridge" by Michiganders, and is sometimes called "Northern Michigan" by non-Michiganders ("Northern Michigan" usually refers to the northern half of the Lower Peninsula, to Lower Peninsula residents).
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is separated from the Lower Peninsula of Michigan by the Mackinac Straits, five miles across at its narrowest, and is connected to it only by the Mackinac Bridge.
The U.P. was not originally a part of Michigan Territory; it was given to the 30-year-old Michigan Territory in 1835 only a few years prior to statehood, as a settlement to end the Toledo War being fought between Michigan and Ohio over the city of Toledo.
bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/u/up/upper_peninsula_of_michigan.html   (590 words)

  
 Upper Peninsula of Michigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Upper Peninsula is roughly bounded on the north by Lake Superior, on the east by St.
But when Michigan was itself preparing for statehood in the 1830s, the boundaries proposed for it corresponded to the original territorial boundaries, with some proposals even leaving the Upper Peninsula out entirely.
Today, many residents of the western half of the Upper Peninsula still associate themselves with Wisconsin, largely because its universities and urban areas (particularly Green Bay) are much more accessible than those in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan (which, furthermore, are mostly clustered in the southern half of the peninsula).
www.southfield.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Upper_Peninsula_of_Michigan   (1133 words)

  
 Upper Peninsula of Michigan - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Upper Peninsula of Michigan
The broad northern section of Michigan, with shores on Lakes Superior (to the north), Michigan (to the south), and Huron (to the southeast).
The Upper Peninsula was awarded to Michigan when it achieved statehood in 1837, ending conflicts with Ohio over the Toledo Strip.
The Upper Peninsula is sparsely populated, with just 3% of Michigan's population (about 314,000 people) occupying almost 30% of the state's land.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Upper+Peninsula+of+Michigan   (245 words)

  
 Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is greater in size than the four states of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts and Rhode Island combined, with plenty of space for visitors.
The romance and lure of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is reflected in the ethnic mix of our people and historic towns, born of mining and forestry that opened the north country to settlement more than 150 years ago.
Of Michigan's 152 major waterfalls, all but two are waiting for you in the Upper Peninsula.
www.uptravel.com /TheUP/TheUP.htm   (762 words)

  
 Michigan Upper Peninsula History
In the mid-1840s copper was discovered on the Keweenaw Peninsula and iron ore in the central Upper Peninsula inland west of Marquette.
The first immigrants to enter the Upper Peninsula were the Cornish with their centuries of mining knowledge followed by the Germans and Irish fleeing famine and political unrest in the Old Country, and French Canadians.
Mackinac Island at the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula continues to be a major tourist destination as it has been since the 1830s when the Sardinian and Austrian ambassadors spent their summers there.
www.nmu.edu /UPStudies/UPinfo/UPHIST.HTM   (1409 words)

  
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Upper Peninsula dairy farms likewise are more constrained than their downstate competitors and for much the same reasons as for agriculture generally.
Dairying in the U.P., as elsewhere in Michigan, tends to be a family affair and family-labor is the main source of labor on most dairy farms.
In Michigan generally, as in the downstate community surveyed earlier, milking facilities and barns tend to be somewhat older and in greater need of modernizing than in the U.P., particularly among the smaller operators.
web1.msue.msu.edu /msue/imp/modda/da534093.html   (7647 words)

  
 The Upper Peninsula Mushing Adventure
The idea of having a dog sled race in the Upper Peninsula was tossed around, and the idea was passed along to other families, until that idea became an instant hit.
In 2003, the U.P. Sled Dog Association decided to change the course of the U.P. In recent years, the southern Upper Peninsula has lacked the snow necessary for the race to continue on through that part of the trail, so the trail was rerouted.
Here in Michigan, there are numerous mushers around the state, but only a few are offering guided trips, and they are all in the U.P. where winters are long and the snowfall is incredible.
www.geocities.com /lukefisk.geo/musher.html   (1883 words)

  
 Pasties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Y. Lockwood and W. Lockwood)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The U.P. (as it is called by Michiganders) is a peninsula separated from the remainder of Michigan by the Straits of Mackinac, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.
Because the lower peninsula of the state includes the large population centers, the important industries, the major cultural institutions, and the state capital, Yoopers feel neglected by state government and looked down upon by the rest of the population.
Matthews bites down on a tempting pasty, he urges viewers that "pasties are part of the Upper Peninsula heritage and that's why you should stay for it and try one!" Like Caucasian muses singing the praises of Dannon yogurt, this wizened regional authority promises a treat with a long and proud U.P. tradition.
accad.osu.edu /~dkrug/367/online/ethnicarts4/r_resources/reading/Lockwood.asp   (5898 words)

  
 Manistique - Michigan's Upper Peninsula
This is the best Lake Michigan beach in the area-pure sand, free of the limestone cobbles along much of the shoreline.
Once an important Lake Michigan port at the mouth of the Manistique River, Marquette is an old lumber and paper mill town.
By then it was already a major Upper Peninsula port, thanks to its location at the Manistique River mouth and its ice-free Lake Michigan harbor.
hunts-upguide.com /manistique_detail.html   (2099 words)

  
 Fall Color Tours in Michigan's Upper Peninsula]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
All of the Upper Peninsula is stunning during the fall color season.
The leaves are touched with frost, the skies are the bluest, the evergreens the greenest, and the lakes are the calmest as they prepare to don their covering of white.
Moose were airlifted here from Canada in an attempt to establish a moose herd in the center of the Upper Peninsula.
www.ring.com /travel/color12.htm   (566 words)

  
 Michigan’s
First, the Upper Peninsula is a region that is overflowing with great natural beauty, technical engineering and small town charm.
Secondly, the Upper Peninsula is commonly overlooked, or passed over quickly when units are taught on the state of Michigan.
Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula’s are about four miles apart in distance from shore to shore.
ted.coe.wayne.edu /sse/lesson/up.html   (5566 words)

  
 Special Collection: Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is famous for its natural environment--its forests, rivers and lakes--and, of course, for its climate, jokingly described as "50 weeks of winter and two weeks of bad sledding." What residents and visitors to the UP know, though, is that the peninsula has a storied background that enriches travels to the region.
Michigan Ghost Towns of the Upper Peninsula (1973) by R.L. Dodge: The nice thing about ghost towns is that not much changes in the intervening years since first publication.
Michigan Gold Mining in the Upper Peninsula (1992) by Daniel Fountain: The UP's mining history generally focuses on copper and iron, but gold mining also existed in the area, especially near Ishpeming.
www.cantonpl.org /specialc/upperpen.html   (2442 words)

  
 Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Peninsula of Michigan Real Estate Property - Loon Lake Realty
Northeastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan offers some the last authentic Northwoods that can be found in the Midwest.
Complimenting this largely wooded landscape of lakes, rivers and streams are the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
The draw of beautiful forests, gorgeous waterfronts, and the seclusion of the north woods is making this area of Wisconsin and Michigan a favorite destination for both vacationers and new year round residents.
www.wisloonlake.com   (379 words)

  
 UP Books: Read About the Upper Peninsula, Michigan, USA
Michigan Tech biology professor provides a guide to 123 species of mosses and liverworts in the UP.
Winner of the Follo Award of the Michigan Historical Society for its contribution to Michigan history, this book is about the Chippewa Indians on Grand Island and a brave, Powers of the Air, who lived to tell their story.
Marc Weingart, a German-American whose mother originates from Saginaw, Michigan, summered for seventeen years on the remote, rustic Northern Michigan island [Grand Island] off the shore of Munising in the Upper Peninsula.
www.december.com /places/up/books.html   (855 words)

  
 Michigan Lodging, Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Lodging at The Park-a-Way Motel in Newberry Michigan in the Upper Peninsula.
Scott's Superior Inn & Cabins is situated on the shores of Lake Superior near the Porcupine Mountains in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula.
There are 4 rooms on the upper level, each include a jacuzzi in the room, a queen size bed, and a fire place.
www.northguide.com /cgi-bin/upmichiganl.pl   (4410 words)

  
 Michigan Upper Peninsula Travel and Tourism Directory- Munising Michigan Resource
Little known, the quiet little city of Munising in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is one of the most beautiful cities in the Mid West.
The City of Munising and the Alger County area have an endless supply of scenic attractions and activities that will lead the wilderness explorer to numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, ski trails, snowmobile trails and an avalanche of easily accessible inland lakes to fishing, camping, swimming and boating fun and thrills.
In the heart of downtown Munising, Michigan, having a view of Lake Superior's Munising Bay at every glance, you'll find great hospitality and a friendly atmosphere of small town heritage.
www.munising.com   (510 words)

  
 Snowmobiling In The Keweenaw Peninsula   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, snow isn't measured in inches or counted by the day.
Over 200 miles of groomed trails connect to the 2,500 miles of trails covering Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
And the rider's comfort is not overlooked, with lodging, restaurants, service stations and refreshment spots located on, or just a short drive from, the trails.
www.keweenaw.org /snowmobiling.htm   (205 words)

  
 Morels of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Suggestions where to look may be given, but be prepared to cover a lot of ground, and don't expect to find them easily if you are new at the game.
Of all the morels and lorchels that occur in Michigan, the beefsteak morel has about the longest fruiting time on record, from early April into June.
This species apparently does not occur in the southern portion of the Lower Peninsula, but it is abundant in the Upper Peninsula.
www.exploringthenorth.com /morel/mush.html   (1105 words)

  
 Welcome to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Located on the northwestern end of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Peninsula is surrounded on three sides by Lake Superior, the largest fresh-water lake in the world.
The Keweenaw is easily reached on your own by roadway or waterway, and it is served by major bus and air carriers.
The Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is working on this and other projects to make the Keweenaw Peninsula an outstanding place to visit, work and live, and we can assist with any questions or requests that you may have.
www.keweenaw.org   (172 words)

  
 Trail results for Upper Peninsula
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www.trails.com /AdvancedFind.asp?Keyword=Upper+Peninsula&state=MI   (452 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Michigan businesses and organizations are welcome to contact Julie@DestinationMichigan.com about promoting your products, services or events.
Upper Michigan and Lower Michigan have many great things to offer; great food, lodging, recreation and many attractions.
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a unique area offering various types of fishing on Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and its numerous inland lakes.
destinationmichigan.com /pages/up_homepage.shtml?index.shtml&upper&...   (417 words)

  
 Upper Peninsula Michigan jobs federal government federal government   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Upper Peninsula Michigan jobs federal government federal government
All duties require extensive hiking with 15 to 25 pound backpack.ADDITIONAL AREA INFORMATION:Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the south shore of...
 The Iron Mountain VA Medical Center and its six Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) serve eligible veterans in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan (fifteen counties) and Northeast Wisconsin (eleven counties).  Malpractice insurance is provided.  Relocation expenses...
www.federaljobsearch.com /loc/190_1.asp?cid=0&tid=14063865&em=   (600 words)

  
 Jokes about Yoopers and other Michiganders! - Presented by RING! ..........................................] -- ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
..........................................] -- Michigan is proud to be the home of the Yoopers, a special breed of people who inhabit Michigan's Upper Peninsula (UP for short).
Michigan is proud to be the home of the Yoopers, a special breed of people who inhabit Michigan's Upper Peninsula (UP for short).
Michigan's U.P. was never considered as a site for the state capital; however, it does have a town named Ralph.
www.ring.com /yooper/yooper.htm   (2038 words)

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