Sault Ste Marie's Blog

11 Gift Ideas Made in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Posted on December 14th, 2016

Need ideas for the perfect gift? Look no further than Sault Ste. Marie! Unique and locally made these gifts will be perfect for any occasion.
With over a hundred artists and thousands of handcrafted items, you could do years worth of gift giving all at Island Books & Crafts.
-Warm mittens made fro… read more..

4 Things to do at the Ice Arenas in Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on December 7th, 2016

With five ice rinks for 14,500 residence, Sault Ste Marie is the place to be for skating! Here are four things you can do at the ice arena to help whittle away the winter. Take in a Hockey Game! With so much ice in the Soo there’s always a chance for you to catch a game. Check out the game schedules… read more..

5 Good Reads about Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on November 23rd, 2016

I’ve written almost a full year of blogs and it recently dawned on me that I have a treasure trove of stories written by others you might enjoy. Here are five good reads from others who have visited Sault Ste. Marie. “12 Facts about the Soo Locks for Trolls and other Novices” is a … read more..

Sault Ste. Marie’s “BAR”muda Triangle Highlights

Posted on November 15th, 2016

Thanksgiving is just a week away; are you ready? Friends and family will be inhabiting your home to crash on your couch and eat your turkey; are you ready for that? Wednesday night ,before the holidays gets into full swing, you should explore the BARmuda Triangle!
Everyone and their brother is out on t… read more..

Twice the Halloween in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan

Posted on October 19th, 2016

What’s better than Halloween as a child? TWO Halloweens! In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan children get to reap the harvest of Downtown Trick-or-Treating the Friday before Halloween, October 28 from 5-7pm, and then all of the Soo participates in October 31 door to door trick or treating.
This f… read more..

Zombie’s Dominate the Soo One Night for Autism

Posted on October 5th, 2016

The Zombie Walk, Friday October 28, is in its 5th year of raising funds for Sault Ste. Marie’s local Autism chapter of Corner Pieces. This creepy event is exactly what it sounds like, participants (family friendly) show up at the corner of Ashmun and Portage dressed in varying degrees o… read more..

4 spectacular sunset locations in and around Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Posted on September 21st, 2016

You literally have mere minutes each day to catch a sunset before another day fades away; don’t spend those precious minutes looking for the perfect spot. I have four locations that are sure to deliver a spectacular sunset if the weather is cooperating. Sherman Park’s not just for ki… read more..

Where to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day in the Soo

Posted on September 4th, 2016

You can get a cheeseburger just about anywhere, but the Soo know’s how to do them best! I’ve selected four perfect locations to partake in National Cheeseburger Day. Which one(s) are up to you. I’m listing these in the order that they were voted for on our Facebook page “I Lo… read more..

Late summer brings peak traffic & special events to the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on August 17th, 2016

Most would agree that summer goes by too fast in northern Michigan. But August doesn’t just mark the end of summer at the Mackinac Bridge; it’s the annual peak of traffic with a host of fun events ahead. Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Executive Secretary Bob Sweeney believes this late… read more..

Cool treats to beat the summer heat in Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on August 10th, 2016

There are great flavors, but truth is ice cream is just ice cream. The ice cream may be the same, but where you eat it makes it amazing! An ice cream cone while you’re on vacation just tastes better than the one you scoop at home. So where can you enjoy a dish or cone of frozen amazingness in the… read more..