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Not Certified, Just Determined

The second week of my stay was just as memorable as the first. Most of my friends in Houghton are scuba certified, so naturally, a scuba trip was planned. I, however, am not certified — and likely never…

Adulthood

When I first booked my Airbnb in the UP, it didn’t really hit me that this would be my first time truly living alone. I’d lived away from my family before, sure — but that was different. Back…

Who Needs a Map Anyway?

After spending just one week in Houghton, Michigan, I knew I wasn’t ready to leave. There was something about the people, the pace, and the access to nature that stuck with me after I got home. I kept…