![GETTING OUTSIDE — Taking a break from studying at Pebble Beach to breathe and enjoy one of the sunnier days in Marquette (with a coffee of course).](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG_6416-rotated.jpg)
Opinion — An in-denial caffeine addict
Annamarie Parker
• September 27, 2023
![HOME AWAY FROM HOME — NMU Senior Rylynn Sladek poses for a photo while on a hike in Marquette. Sladek has chosen to stay in the Upper Peninsula for the past two summers due to the variety of activities, from beach days to farmer’s market hauls, that the community has to offer.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FullSizeRender-675x900.jpg)
Opinion – Should I stay or should I go?
Abbey Lamb, Contributing Writer
• May 5, 2023
![HIKE AND HANG — One of several panoramic views that can be seen along the hike to the hidden Wetmore Pond. Students from the ORLM department have planned a relaxing, yet educational, hiking event or people to attend.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_1113-900x506.jpeg)
Students lead hike to Wetmore Pond
Andie Balenger
• April 18, 2023
![SNOWBOUND — Visitors admire the Eben Ice Caves, located just north of Chatham, after a brief hike. While more popular in the summer and fall, the outdoor recreation areas in and around Marquette house many winter wonders to be enjoyed.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG-2296-900x675.jpg)
Opinion – Top 5 winter wonders of Marquette
Abbey Lamb, Contributing writer
• February 14, 2023
![FALL COLORS — The top of Mount Marquette provides a great view of the fall foliage. With leaves at their peak, now is the perfect time to take a hike and enjoy the shades of orange, red and yellow while they last.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mount-Marquette.jpg)
Opinion — 8 places to photograph around Marquette before the leaves drop
Emily Seven, Contributing Writer
• October 19, 2022
![NMU Pavilion](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NMU-CC-900x666.jpg)
NMU Conservation Crew Details New Events for the Fall Semester
Harry Stine, Features Assistant Editor
• September 23, 2022
![WANDERLUST — A breathtaking view to be enjoyed after a long hike on the Ice Lake Basin trail in Silverton, Colorado. Methods for alleviating stress can come in a variety of forms, like athletics, crafting and hiking.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG_4511-e1662337669674-675x900.jpg)
Opinion — Escapism: Wandering through the woods
Andie Balenger, Opinion Editor
• September 7, 2022
![Advice I wish I was told as a freshman](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Fall-2022-schedules-Sheet13-pdf-900x695.jpg)
Advice I wish I was told as a freshman
Katarina Rothhorn, Editor-in-chief
• September 2, 2022
![BEAUTY IN THE FOREST—In the fall, the forest is the best place to be. The sounds, the smells and the sights of the trees are a balm for overwork and burnout.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IMG_4979.jpg)
Opinion—Best places to see fall colors in MQ
Akasha Khalsa, Opinion Editor
• October 15, 2021
![Graphic of logo for the Winter UP event](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1199676133160062.WxNBeCTmdYFEohd8XHbO_height640.png)
Winter UP program provides outdoor adventures and prizes
Katarina Rothhorn
• January 27, 2021
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