![FREAKY FRIENDS -- Northern Scales Reptiles presents a rare opportunity for students to be educated and safely interact with reptiles. Leila, the owners pet, is a Burmese python with one eye.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/liz-7-1200x960.jpg)
Freaky Friends with Freya and Northern Scales Reptiles
Annamarie Parker
• November 9, 2023
![ADRENALINE — Vaughn heading down the static line to scope the route. This was the rope that I hung on while the others climbed.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/5_1.11.1-900x506.jpg)
Opinion — Ice climbing and the cold, cutting edge
Fischer Genau
• February 15, 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
![EXPLORE - Marquettes Presque Isle is one of the areas many beautiful places for outdoor excursions. Tourists and locals alike go to Presque to walk or bike the forest trail and relax on the beach.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/IMG-2576-900x675.jpg)
Opinion — Exploring Marquette
Hannah Jenkins, Copy Editor
• September 15, 2022
![EARTH WEEK CELEBRATION—The Conservation Crew poses for a group picture. NMUCC continues to prioritizing outdoor sustainability. Photo courtesy of Conservation Crew.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_7739-900x898.jpg)
Conservation Crew co-leaders promote Earth Day, their group
Madoline Plattenberg, Assistant Sports Editor
• April 27, 2022
![CLIMBING ON UP—There plenty of opportunities to climb and be in the outdoors in the U.P., and none might be better than the opportunity to ice climb with this introduction class. Photo courtesy of Hannah Smith.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IMG-2199.jpg)
U.P. offers climbing opportunities year-round
Hannah Smith, Contributing Writer
• March 11, 2022
![CATS PULL THE UPSET—This beautiful view overlooks Harlow Lake in Marquette. This is one of many places in the outdoors that the community can visit to take advantage of what the U.P. has to offer. Photo courtesy of Jack Green](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Image-from-iOS-17-900x600.jpg)
Local trails and outdoor adventures provide student fun
Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer
• February 24, 2022
![THE GREAT OUTDOORS—PEIF Outdoor Rec Center (ORC) student employee Lexi Hagan stands at the ORC window during business hours. Students can get rental equipment here. Dallas Wiertella/NW](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Image-from-iOS-15-900x675.jpg)
Marquette area offers winter equipment rental opportunities
Dallas Wiertella, Staff Writer
• February 10, 2022
![Lake Superior water guidelines for staying safe](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/No-Swimming-pdf-900x900.jpg)
Lake Superior water guidelines for staying safe
Joad Blaauw-Hara, Contributing Writer
• November 1, 2021
![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
![Joleigh Martinez/NW](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Mushroom-Hunting-pdf-900x695.jpg)
NMU Mycology Club continues to enjoy fall season with foraging
Ayanna Allen, Staff Writer
• September 24, 2021
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