AND JUST LIKE that, it's autumn. The change in the last few days seemed awfully abrupt, didn't it? WLUC weather guru Karl Bohnak says this summer was close to average, although July was warmer than usual with about half the days rising to 80 or above. The summer was also drier than average for the U.P. Autumn? Should ... Continue Reading
Landmark Inn Changes and Graffiti Eradication
THE LANDMARK INN has changed its plans as it moves toward becoming a high prestige Tribute Portfolio Hotel in the Marriott chain. The revival of the Crow's Nest on the sixth floor of the hotel, which had been scheduled to start this fall, has been put off until next fall. "We're going to reverse things," says Matt ... Continue Reading
Chicago Tribune’s Love Letter to Marquette
AS THE SUMMER tourist season wraps up in Marquette, Layla Khoury-Hanold, a free lance writer for the Chicago Tribune, has written a love letter to Marquette, urging readers to visit here in the fall. The headline? "Fresh Marquette: Outdoor Sports Haven in Michigan's U.P. Serves Up Booming Culinary Scene" Quoting: ... Continue Reading
Don’t Bet Against BotEco, Don’t Miss an Acclaimed Literary Talent
SLOWLY BUT SURELY, BotEco is pushing closer to reality BotEco's that highly ambitious campaign to revive the Lower Harbor's long abandoned ore dock as an attractive and popular feature at the edge of Marquette's downtown. As a promenade for pedestrians, a performance venue, a center for history, education and ecology, ... Continue Reading
Marquette Mountain: Changes, Improvements, Investment, and Rumors
THE CAMPAIGN TO turn Marquette Mountain into a mountain bikers' destination hasn't been a smashing success this summer, nor has it been a failure. Somewhere in between, according to Marquette Mountain general manager Andrew Farron. But he believes they have something to build on. "We're still working on designing and ... Continue Reading