Sault Ste Marie's Blog

Cherishing Christmas Memories in Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on December 24th, 2019

Whether it’s carolers going door to door spreading joy, horse-drawn carriage rides downtown to go shopping or gazing at one of the city’s many Christmas trees over the years, Sault Ste. Marie has been home to many holiday memories. Just as the city cherishes its history, it has also made sure thi… read more..

5 Ways to find fun at the Sault Seal Recreation Area

Posted on December 17th, 2019

We are well into the winter season in Sault Ste. Marie, and you know what that means…the Sault Seal Recreation Area is opening soon! A popular place for all ages, you will often find entire families having the time of their lives enjoying the recreation area in at least one of these five ways. The… read more..

5 Books by Local Authors to Read this Winter

Posted on December 16th, 2019

On Jan. 1, 2020, Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, will announce the 45th Banished Words List – a collection of misused, over-used, and useless words that offend the literary senses. More than a gimmick, the annual list reflects the well-earned literary spunk of this… read more..

Secrets of Ice Fishing in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Posted on December 3rd, 2019

Warm winters have curtailed many cold-weather pursuits in southern Michigan communities in recent years but in Sault Ste. Marie, we don’t have that problem. While the occasional warmer-than-normal winter causes ice to form a little later on area waterways, or sometimes delays snow cover, you… read more..

The Parker ACE Hardware Parade of Lights to illuminate Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on November 27th, 2019

One of the brightest evenings of the year is set to kick off the holiday season in Sault Ste. Marie, with the return of the annual Parker ACE Hardware Parade of Lights Christmas procession Friday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m. in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie. For over 20 years now, the Parade of Lights has helped usher… read more..

Enjoy a Northern City’s Winter in Sault Ste. Marie

Posted on November 25th, 2019

Are you looking for a magical time in the far north? Come and experience winter in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan! Yes! Hear me out. It may be cold – bitter even – but with the right layers and boots, plus a strong Northern attitude of “there is no bad weather only bad clothing,” you will do fine. You m… read more..

Make Sault Ste. Marie your hunting base camp

Posted on November 18th, 2019

Sault Ste. Marie is a perfect place to establish a base camp for any Upper Peninsula hunting excursion. In addition to hunting for the usual suspects, including deer, bear, waterfowl and small game, as well as an increasing population of turkeys, the Sault area offers an opportunity that is not foun… read more..