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The North Wind is an independent student publication serving the Northern Michigan University community. It is partially funded by the Student Activity Fee. The North Wind digital paper is published daily during the fall and winter semesters except on university holidays and during exam weeks. The North Wind Board of Directors is composed of representatives of the student body, faculty, administration and area media.

Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Students protest against Israel-Hamas war with campus encampment
Dallas Wiertella April 30, 2024

Outdoor Tours

Outdoor+Tours

Saturday

Early Morning Yoga Class

7 a.m.

Participants meet at the Ore Dock Brewing Co. and get a refreshing start to the day

Hogback Hiking Tour


8 a.m.

Hike 600 feet on the Southernmost point of the Huron Mountain range

Lakeshore Trail Run

8 a.m.

Meet at Queen City Running for miles of rugged, rooty trails

Sugarloaf Hike

8 a.m.

Take a brisk 20 minute
hike on one of Marquette’s most popular trails

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Presque Isle Interpretive Tour

9 a.m.

Come learn about some
of the worlds oldest exposed rock formations in Marquette

Rock Climbing Cliff’s Ridge

9 a.m.

Meet at the backside of
Marquette Mountain for a raw climbing experience

Sunday

Early Morning Yoga Class

8 a.m.

Participants meet at Ore Dock

Echo Lake Nature Preserve Hike

8 a.m.

Explore the height of fall color

Iron Ore Heritage Trail Bike Tour

8 a.m.

Bikers supply their own bike

Morgan Falls Waterfall Tour

8 a.m.

Enjoy the rushing waters

Little Presque/Songbird Trail Hike

9 a.m.

Learn about common birds

Presque Isle Interpretive Tour

9 a.m.

Hike the ecologically rich trail

Rock Climbing Cliff’s Ridge

9 a.m

Meet at Marquette Mountain

Marquette Harbor Tour

10 a.m.

See the ore dock from the lake

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