Sault Ste Marie's Blog

Looking Back at the History of Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on April 1st, 2019

Sault Ste. Marie is the oldest city in Michigan and one of the oldest cities in the United States. Let us take a quick trip back in time to learn a little more about this historic place. Many thanks to Bernie Arbic and his book City of the Rapids for collecting and sharing our history. Also th… read more..

5 Things You Might Not Know About the Mackinac Bridge

Posted on March 20th, 2019

The Mackinac Bridge or “Mighty Mac” had been a dream since the 1880s to replace the ferry system that spanned the Straits of Mackinac, which connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. Here are five interesting facts that you may not have known about the “Gateway to the North.”… read more..

8 Historical Sites in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan

Posted on November 8th, 2018

The city of Sault Ste. Marie was founded in 1668, but there were groups inhabiting the area for longer than the 350 years we have been a city. If we were to write a story about all of the historical sites of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, it would be incredibly long and detailed. We will not be telling you the f… read more..

On a Mission for Great Fall Color in the Upper Peninsula!

Posted on October 2nd, 2018

We like the snow in the winter, spring takes forever, summer’s ok, but fall is our favorite season! Once you get north of the Mackinac Bridge, you really can’t go wrong in creating your own fall color tour, but timing is everything! If Mother Nature cooperates, we “normall… read more..

10 Ways to Celebrate the 350th Anniversary of Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Posted on July 18th, 2018

There are tons of ways to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Here’s a list of ten quintessential activities that define an authentic experience in the Soo. Whether this is your first or 350th visit to the Soo, we hope you choose to celebrate this monumental celebra… read more..

5 Things that you might not know about Tahquamenon Falls

Posted on July 3rd, 2018

Lots of people know of Tahquamenon Falls and tons have visited this attraction, but not all know how to pronounce the name of the majestic falls. Tuh-KWAHM’-in-uhn Falls is how they are widely pronounced. Aside from the pronunciation, here are five things you mig… read more..

Winter Tubing at Sault Seal Recreation Area in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Posted on January 3rd, 2018

Have you experienced the wind in your face as you shot down a hill at 30 miles per hour in an inner tube? If you have, then you know tubing isn’t just for the summer. Sault Seal Recreation Area can provide you with a screaming good time with six tubing hills and a ski/snowboard run. The best pa… read more..

Freighter at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie MI

5 Things You Might Not Know about the Soo Locks

Posted on March 28th, 2017

The 2017 Shipping Season is now underway and with the freighters running again we thought we would fill your head with some great facts about the Soo Locks. 1. The Soo Locks make their own electricity and sell the excess to the local power utility (they only use about 5% of what they make). There h… read more..

Boat Girl Freighter Chaser in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Posted on March 23rd, 2017

Several years ago our Facebook page “I Love Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan” stumbled across some great freighter photos taken by a young lady calling herself Boat Girl Freighter Chaser (Becky Barclay). We featured her Facebook page and we’ve been hungry for more of her photos ever… read more..

Packing a picnic? Here’s your table with a view in Sault Ste. Marie!

Posted on July 20th, 2016

What is it about eating outdoors that feels so … liberating? Breathing fresh air and surrounded by nature – maybe it rouses our more primitive side. It’s a slice of Americana – packing the picnic basket and searching for the perfect spot. And everyone’s version of t… read more..