Russell Magnaghi says his "Upper Peninsula of Michigan: A History" explores Native American experiences, colonial-era fur trading and U.S. wars. The other new book is "Prohibition in the Upper ...

You'll be forgiven if you've never heard of the Michigan-Ohio War. On the face of it, it sounds ridiculous. But the territorial spat was essential in the overall makeup of today's Mitten State.

In Michigan's upper peninsula lies one of the world's oldest and largest lava flows. It's housed in a historic park, and it should be on your list to visit.

The lighthouses of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula might be artifacts of history, but from their catwalks the same sight remains centuries later: a seemingly endless blue horizon.

Communities across Michigan have names that reflect the state's Italian American heritage. Here's what to know.

In plain sight. If Michigan's Upper Peninsula were a state of its own, it would rank 43nd in geographic size, ahead of New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and five New England states.

HOUGHTON (WWJ/AP) - People with a stake in the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula are preparing for a longstanding opportunity to gather and share information. The three-day Upper Peninsula ...

The winners of the 2024 Upper Peninsula History Awards have been announced ahead of the annual Upper Peninsula History Conference on June 22.

The lightly seasoned meat and veggie pie, prevalent in the Upper Peninsula, is pure fuel. Popularized by Cornish miners in the 1800s, it's come to symbolize tenacity in the face of trying conditions.

KEWEENAW PENINSULA — The art scene is burgeoning across Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Copper jewelry, ornaments and home decor items fill shelves at Copper World in Calumet. Nearby, Miskwabik/Ed ...

Peninsula Point Lighthouse in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has rich history and incredible views Keith Dunlap , Digital Content Team, Graham Media Group Published: June 12, 2024 at 6:54 AM Updated ...