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If you are watching the NCAA men’s or women’s basketball tournament and think to yourself, “that’s a nice basketball court,” know that what you are seeing was manufactured in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which is my homeland!
We traveled from the southern most point to the northern most point of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan last week during near peak fall colors.
The weather app on my phone says that it is 22 degrees outside and the real feel is 8. Check the date of this post and note that this is in southeast Michigan and not the Upper Peninsula. Still have not felt motivation to go outside for a walk.
Looking through the pictures that I took during my most recent trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and I think this one of the Cut River Bridge is one of the best.
Cut River Bridge in Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Just in case you didn’t know, 906 is the only area code for the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In addition, 906 is the largest area code in Michigan. Everything You Need to Know About Area Code 906
Here We Go Again Michigan
It seems logical to me that the number of cases of COVID-19 will increase as the weather gets colder in the northern United States causing people to spend more time indoors without good ventilation. A report over the weekend appears to provide the statistical evidence, the R0, or rate of infection, has jumped to 1.12, you want it to be below 1. Daily new cases per 100,000 people is 11.7, a number above 10 is considered high. The good news is that ICU occupancy is low so for now hospitals appear to be capable of meeting demand, but an increase in the rate of spread increases the probability of people with pre-existing conditions who catch the virus need hospitalization. Lending further support to the “colder weather” theory is the fact that the new Michigan outbreak is in the Upper Peninsula.
Given the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision that the Governor has over-stepped her authority with her efforts to contain the disease and the Republican party’s preference to not issue mandates, it is likely the spread will increase unless citizens self comply or take county and city health orders seriously. I expect the State Legislature to pass legislation to prevent counties and cities from issuing their own health orders.
Peace #mbaug 📷
In Michigan, almost all Lower Peninsula counties now have at least one positive test result for COVID-19. Four Upper Peninsula counties have a positive result.
Note to self. Next time you think of going on the road for two weeks that takes you through the Upper Peninsula, Bermuda and back, don’t do it! When you did the last time it kicked your ass. Laid up with the worst head cold I’ve had in years starting a second week.
Just a few of the pictures I took during my fall trip through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Autumn is when the Upper Peninsula of Michigan shows it’s true colors. #puremichigan #michiganders #906
It was a beautiful day today on the shore of Lake Michigan in the U.P.
Parachuting beavers into Idaho and air lifting moose into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Happy 906 Day!
If you are near Lake Superior, today is a good day to take ride, pick up a pasty, and enjoy the beauty of the lake.
Take a few moments to learn about the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.