Guide to Your Ideal Beach

Posted on May 19th, 2020

By: Baylie Bullington, Visit Escanaba Here is a guide to finding your next sandy spot by the waves. From hidden beaches to ones featuring a lighthouse, the Bays’ de Noc has it all. You can find easily accessible places with a variety of facilities and amenities or be…

Experience Life Outdoors In Escanaba, Michigan: How To Pack Lightly For Your Hiking Adventures

Posted on October 15th, 2019

Escanaba is a great place to take the whole family hiking. With a fine selection of great backpacking trails and dozens of short day trails, there’s no shortage of exciting routes to follow as you explore the Great Outdoors. If you plan to hike the Bay de Noc—Grand Island National Recreation Trai…

Fall color is here! Come see it!

Posted on September 20th, 2019

Wow! If looking up and seeing the sun piercing through a canopy of leaves in every hue of red, green, orange, yellow and brown thrills you, make plans to visit the Escanaba area from now ‘til mid-October. You will see why our area helped the Upper Peninsula earn the well-deserved #1 Fall Foliage Dest…

5 Things to buy in Escanaba, Michigan

Posted on September 10th, 2019

[Groom + Style is an online fashion, style and luxury magazine that provides its readers with reliable reviews, helpful how-to guides, and articles on beauty, home, fashion and more!] Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Escanaba is a charming port city off of Little Bay de Noc in Lake Michiga…

Become part of state history Aug. 16-17 – Michigan Wildlife Photo Mosaic Wall

Posted on August 9th, 2019

First-ever event at U.P. State Fair celebrates resurgence of ‘dinosaur fish’ in Lake Superior, promotes awareness of efforts to ensure state’s wildlife, natural resources are preserved for future generations ESCANABA – Children visiting the fair, their families, and wildlif…

Your summer guide to making golf more fun

Posted on June 8th, 2019

Watch international rising stars on the Road to the LPGA June 21-23 | Symetra Tour Island Resort Championship | Sweetgrass Golf Club | W399 U.S. 2 & 41 | Harris | Ticket: $10 (valid all three days) Buy Tickets Turn off the sports channel. This summer, Visit Escanaba and watch the best golf live! 156…

Coming soon – great jamming and singing summer moments

Posted on June 3rd, 2019

Live from Bays de Noc – some of the best jamming, clapping, swaying, singing and dancing-in-the-grass days are coming your way this summer! We do love music by the Bays — and you will, too. Our backdrops are beautiful. Rhythmic, white-capped waves rolling onto the sand. Rustling gra…

ACM AWARDS NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEE CARLY PEARCE DEBUTS “CLOSER TO YOU (YOUTUBE NASHVILLE SESSIONS)”

Posted on March 19th, 2019

[Carly Pearce performs at the U.P. State Fair on August 12, 2019] NASHVILLE, TN (March 18, 2019) – Straight from an international trek for her first appearances at C2C Festival (London, Glasgow, Dublin) and CMC Rocks (Australia), CARLY PEARCE has yet to slow down. She chatte…

Upper Hand Brewery Releases SISU Stout

Posted on November 30th, 2018

ESCANABA, Michigan – Upper Hand Brewery will be releasing a series of extremely-limited, draft-only beers that pay homage to the proud Finnish heritage found throughout the Upper Peninsula. The series aims to capture the flavors of traditional Scandinavian dishes and treats that blend well w…

12 ways to make your holidays merrier

Posted on November 21st, 2018

12 ways to make your holidays merrier Are you ready for the holidays? Whether you’re just getting started or are well on your way with your preparations, now is the time to make some of your merriest memories in our Bays de Noc communities. So, bring your family, invite your friends, make it a just-th…