H-58 is the only highway that runs along the entirety of the Pictured Rocks park, guiding folks to the Miners area, Chapel Basin, Twelvemile Beach, the Log Slide, Grand Sable Banks, various campgrounds with gorgeous views of the lake, and so on.
Read MoreWhile many folks have canceled or postponed trips this year due to COVID-19 concerns, more people are exploring nearby areas or what’s in their own backyards. With its centralized location, the Munising area is a short drive from many places in the U.P. Here are some ideas of what to do when adventuring in my stomping grounds this summer:
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Although beer now flows at local breweries and other establishments in the area, a large mural depicting a real-life still bust in Prohibition-era Munising was recently installed on the east side of the former Corktown Bar building at 109 Elm Ave.
Read MoreMunising’s Art in the Alley, which is sandwiched between the former Corktown Bar and Harvest House, was recently put up, transforming the area into an art exhibit as it displays over 70 reproduced works of art from Alger County residents. Spearheaded by the Munising Downtown Development Authority and Alger County Chamber of Commerce, the alley – which is located a block south of Munising Avenue between Superior Street and Elm Avenue - has become a sure sign of the summer season.
Read MoreWaterfalls are now flowing thunderously into streams and rivers and the ice has mostly thawed around Munising Bay. Higher temperatures are projected throughout the week, and the welcome signs on the eastern and western ends of Munising were switched from images of ice caves and snowmobiling to summertime scenes of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Although remnants of snow piles still linger throughout the area, there are sure signs that warmer days are on the horizon.
Read MoreWhile there is presently an array of uncertainties and challenges faced around the world, Alger County residents and businesses have put forth various initiatives to help their neighbors and community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following groups of people highlighted are some of many throughout Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that are doing their part to shine a light during this unnerving situation:
Read MoreSeveral robins gathered in my front yard the other day, searching the cold ground for earthworms or insects. A sure sign that spring has arrived in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. While residents in our state are currently mandated by the governor’s office to stay home and safe due to the coronavirus pandemic, seeing those beautiful birds out my front window was a reassuring moment that life still goes on even though it may feel like time came to a screeching halt.
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Make sure to visit the Greater Munising Bay Welcome Center.
Conveniently located in downtown Munising, the welcome center offers free maps, pamphlets, and other information. Our friendly staff is here to help you see the Pictured Rocks, find beautiful waterfalls or the best trail.
The Small-Town Experience -
We perfected being a small town long ago and choose to remain so. As our community grows, we continue to call each other by our first names, gather and meet in-person, share civic duties and demonstrate our intense pride of place. Though we may grow in popularity and visitation, Munising will continue to be an inviting, proud and community-minded small town. It is our pleasure to be one of the stewards of such a wonderful small town, Munising, Michigan.
