By Evan Andrews, Erin Mauk, Sigrid Resh and Michigan Technological University KISMA Invasive species have the potential to cause harm to the environment, the economy, and human health. Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is one of the invasive plants managed by the Keweenaw Invasive Species ...

“Babe, I’ve got to ramble, you know I’ve always got to ramble.” – Anne Bredon I was headed east and south from the once-great copper mining lands scattered up and down hills and ridges across the western part of this still rugged and wild region. As I often will, I took a turn ...

Visit Keweenaw Press release THE KEWEENAW, Michigan — The Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary trail is open now with an upgraded experience for adventurers – in time for its 50th anniversary. The trail was closed briefly while Rock Solid Trail Contracting made improvements with the Michigan ...

U.P. Trappers Association Press release Escanaba — The National Trappers Association Convention and Outdoor Show is being held July 27 to 29 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds, located in Escanaba. The three-day event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. Admission is $10 for a 1-day pass, $20 ...

By Madeleine Smith msmith@mininggazette.com The second annual CLK Rotary Club Fishing Tournament is coming up Saturday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Every dollar raised stays local and goes directly back into the community for renovation, beautification and infrastructure improvements. This ...

“Walking in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song.” – Roger Miller I found myself awake and unable to go back to sleep this morning at about 4 a.m. My brain was trying to work out problems with some writing I’ve been working on. Having experienced similar situations in the ...