This picture may interest outdoor enthusiasts. The U.P. has an abundance of wildlife and its an amazingly pristine place that attracts significant tourism attention to each of its 4 seasons. These pictures are from Isle Royale which is a preserve north of the U.P. but we share similar wildlife characteristics. If your traveling around the U.P. and looking for places to go make sure you check out some of the region's outdoor oasis.
There are other towns in the U.P. that are also heavily impacted by ecotourism in one way or anther. For example, Escanaba is in the process of becoming a destination place for ecotourism and has become a significant investment lure for its marinas, fair grounds, ship building and papermill. Its downtown is waiting for tourism and start-up investors (i.e. custom golf clubs, snow shoes, etc...)
Local communities like Escanaba (and Gladstone) should consider opportunities to develop their eco tourism economy. There are some resources in the USDA Recreational Economy PDF . On page 12 there are some grants that might apply to our local town. Since this blog is on national development we can see through the lens of a smaller community and some of their needs.
*I'm in the process of looking for some grants for a grass truck for a firefighting station near the Hiawatha National Forest so some of this might apply. P.S. if you want to donate for our grass truck please contact HERE If I find anything that might be helpful to the community I will forward to the City Hall and/or post in an appropriate place. We are a small growing community so people hedge their resources to help where they can.
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