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Written by Helen DeMarshClimbing… in Michigan? No way, you might say–it’s all flat and/or snowy. That is not entirely the case, however: at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, there is world-class ice climbing to be found.It is true that most of the state is geologically unsuitable for climbing. The entire Lower Peninsula (and parts of the eastern Upper Peninsula) is dominated by a large limestone basin centered on the ‘palm’ of the Mitten. This is topped by a heterogenous mixture of gravel, boul … read more

Ahh, Michigan in September: balmy nights, the Fall transition, tailgates, and football. Before you know it, the air will grow cool, the trees in the Law Quad will flash brilliant orange and red, and cider mill season will be upon us all.Kinda makes it hard to believe that snow is only a month away, right? Not to be a buzzkill, but winter is coming, Jon Snow. Don’t get left out in the cold (literally) – check out our simple, easy-to-follow Student Survival Guide and start preparing early!1. Insul … read more