Caring for Presque Isle Issues at Presque Isle continue to make headlines as it seems people really, really care about what happens out there. From signage, to parking problems, to the bandshell… to general overall usage, city officials and the Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee have their hands full. That group, ... Continue Reading
Walking the Island • Redmen on the Agenda
Walkers vs Riders IF WE KNOW ONE THING for certain… we know you can’t make everybody happy, all of the time. The recent decision to expand walking hours on Presque Isle undoubtedly left a number of residents both troubled by the process as well as disappointed with the decision. At the same time, there are most ... Continue Reading
The Rocket Racket • Presque Isle – OPEN!
Still Stopping the Rocket The Citizens for a Safe & Clean Lake Superior held a well-attended informational meeting at Big Bay’s Thunder Bay Inn last night, determined to keep the fire burning under the opposition to a proposed Spaceport on the Granot Loma property along the Big Bay highway. At least 60 concerned ... Continue Reading
Presque Isle
Presque Isle Park, locally cherished as the crown jewel of the Marquette park system, is poised for another big season, welcoming residents and visitors alike. Though a car ride around the “island” is usually a great way to kill a half hour or so, the park has a lot more to offer than just what can be seen from inside a ... Continue Reading
Salamanders and State Money
Salamanders? Who knew! Yes… we have salamanders, and they’re on the move. Apparently, over the winter, salamanders burrow deep underground to seek protection from the cold. In the spring they emerge to migrate back to wetlands to lay their eggs and reproduce. And that’s what’s happening these days, or more ... Continue Reading