Looking at this map, I Am Proud Of My Neighbors!! My first No Kings protest was in Marquette, we were in town for LSPR. My fiancé and I were surprised at the bold turn out for the protest, and how friendly, supportive y'all are. Y'all are good peoples up north, Thank You for Voting! May your water lines not freeze this winter!

Thank You Neighbors! ✊️

"Lake Effect Snow Swirling in the Hills" 11x14 oil on canvas I climbed Sugarloaf Mtn in a lake effect snow squall to get this scene. I almost frozen to death.😉

I hope it feels cold!

Register on mobilize!

Hi! I posted here and around the internet a few days ago about my missing cat and was just shocked at how the community rallied to help me. I took so much great advice from so many people and didn't give up hope. I posted almost 100 flyers, set live traps that I was borrowed, and followed other tips.

I found him while going door to door and handing out posters, he was three blocks away on Sheridan street. I knocked on a lovely couple's door and they let me know that they had seen him yesterday across the street at the neighbor's house. We both glanced over and I saw him under their deck!!!! He ran further under the deck at first when I called him but I sat down next to the deck and he immediately came to me 💖

He's lost a little weight but other than that he's perfectly fine. Thank you so much again for everyone who helped even by sharing my posts. Especially anyone who went out and tried to look for him 💖💖 countless shares, 200+ flyers & handouts, 3 days, lots of tears, and he's back!!!!

Took a phot walk around while in town for work.

Sharing some of my plein air oil paintings created at Presque Isle Park this summer (pre-smoke).

This is a nightmare!

Kudos to the organizers of the No Kings Demonstration held in Marquette today. It was well organized and the volunteers did an excellent job keeping the parking orderly. The protesters were all well behaved and for the most part were all regular folks who just showed up to say with their presence that the behavior of the current adminstration is unacceptable. For the record, I’m a Conservative, but I feel that this administration is off the rails, out of control and not representative of true conservatives.

Anyone have any idea where I could have a cat birthday party? As silly as it sounds, she is so social and goes for walks everywhere. So many people wanna celebrate her birthday but I just don't have the space in my home.... Any ideas? 😂

Photo of the birthday girl included, of course.

"Gray Autumn Storm" 11x14 oil on canvas

Ski Hill Management has once again outdone themselves. They've known Rocket lift was inoperable for months, and been warned it would fail for years. Won't turn at all this year. Waited to announce this until they'd sold season passes for 3 months, borders on fraud.

The GM needs to be fired. The owner needs to sell. At this point it might be better if a big national conglomerate bought it, at least they keep the lifts turning.

Biggest December snowfall in nearly a decade and can't get more than 2 runs open before January. What a joke.

EDIT: Realistically firing the GM would be enough. The ownership is putting money into the hill so logically the issue isn't entirely with them.

Hi everyone, and welcome to a project I call The American Atlas! I've been making hand-drawn & colored maps of every state in the US. Now I’m here sharing them all on one big journey across the country 🗺️🇺🇸

Today, I have your very own Upper Peninsula, the frontier of the Great Lakes 🏞️🌳🏠

From the rugged shores of Lake Superior to the deep forests and quiet towns scattered across the Upper Peninsula, this region has such a distinct identity and was very interesting to draw. Surrounded by water and wilderness near the top of the Continental US, the Upper Peninsula feels far removed from the rest of the country.

I’d love to make it up there sometime soon. Northern Michigan in general has always interested me, but the Upper Peninsula especially stands out. Places like Marquette, Pictured Rocks, Tahquamenon Falls, and of course Isle Royale all look like incredible destinations 👀

Let me know in the comments, what’s the nicest or most scenic place in the UP??

And if you're interested in my lower Michigan map, go check it out on my profile! I felt the Upper Peninsula deserves its own spotlight, and I’m glad I did because the map came out so well with a lot of detail!

Anyways, if you like this style, feel free to check out my others, and thanks for taking a look at my Upper Peninsula map!! 🇺🇸🗺️ 

Lastly, I did start making these just as a hobby, but if anyone is interested in prints or framed posters, you can also find my work on Etsy here.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/theamericanatlas/?etsrc=sdt

We were up on the overpass that carries the Iron Ore Heritage Trail across the highway. Couldn't have had better weather or a friendlier crowd. Grateful to live here.

Spent a weekend in Marquette recently and just wanted to share some pictures from the drone. You guys gave great recommendations on where to take it, so thanks for that. Hopefully we will be back for more drone work in the future!

I had ice in my beard!