As of the time of writing this article, we are well into fall, and plenty of trees have switched colors accordingly. Despite being a somewhat short season in the Upper Peninsula, fall highlights some of...

My home state of Michigan is a place that is represented few times in film, and rarely in a faithful manner. Sure, we have the campy political commentary of "RoboCop," the serious political commentary...

Hayes Corn Maze is a farm that offers fun fall activities located about an hour south of Marquette in Rock, Michigan.  “We are celebrating our 20th anniversary this year … It is just more popular...

Since 1992, Make a Difference Day has been recognized every fourth Saturday of October as a national holiday dedicated to volunteering. Northern Michigan University's contribution to this tradition has...

My sweet little farm back home in Clarkston, MI is something I’ve been missing lately. My mother has always had a deep connection to nature, and we finally got our own slice of happiness on the farm during our recent move to the property. I’ve always viewed autumn as a vulnerable state of nature, as everything is in the process of its passing. Going to the woods during this time is a cleansing experience to reset for just a moment with nature. My mother and I always strap on our Tevas and Smartwool socks to brace for the crisp autumn morning air before venturing out with our dog, Junior—who of course gets his own sweater—to wander the woods together.

Scrap the pasta noodles and the ceramic bowls, this dish has everything all wrapped up in one vegetable. Spaghetti squash is a seasonal vegetable that is most popular and accessible in the fall months. The squash family is versatile and can be either the heart of or a side to many recipes.