Kona Hills Campground

08/19/2026

This is the kind of morning we come camping for. 🌲

Friends around the fire, breakfast in the cast iron, nowhere to rush off to, and a dog keeping a very close eye on quality control.

The simple stuff is usually the good stuff.

08/13/2026

08/12/2026

Some of the best memories happen when everyone finally says “Let’s do it.”

Here’s how to make your next camping trip one to remember:

1. Pick the right campsite.
Choose a spot with plenty of room for everyone to relax, play games, and gather around the fire.

2. Keep the schedule simple.
The best camping weekends aren’t packed with activities—they leave room for campfire conversations, lake swims, and spontaneous adventures.

3. Unplug together.
Put the phones away for a while and enjoy the moments you’ll actually remember long after the weekend ends.

4. Bring food everyone can share.
Campfire meals, snacks, and s’mores always taste better when everyone pitches in.

5. Stay up for the campfire.
The stories, laughter, and late-night conversations are usually the part everyone talks about long after the trip is over.

Send this to the group chat that’s been saying, “We should go camping” for months.

08/03/2026

💬 Should tourists pay more to support the communities they visit?

As Michigan lawmakers continue to debate changes to tourism and lodging taxes, we're revisiting a timely Media Meet conversation with local business owner Jeremy Johnson. He makes the case for increasing taxes on visitors rather than local residents to help fund the services and infrastructure that tourism depends on. Recent proposals in Michigan have renewed discussion about keeping more tourism dollars in the communities that host visitors.

Whether you agree or disagree, it's a conversation that's especially relevant as tourism continues to grow across the Upper Peninsula.

📺 Watch Saturday at 6/5c & Sunday at 2/1c on WNMU-TV
📻 Listen on Public Radio 90: Sunday at 7:30 AM; Monday at 5:30 AM & 3:30 PM
💻 Stream now on our website or the PBS app.

Marquette entrepreneur Jeremy Johnson co-owns Kona Kills Campground, supports changes to visitor tax

08/03/2026

Some of the best memories happen when everyone finally says “Let’s do it.” Here’s how to make your next camping trip one to remember:

Pick the right campsite.
Choose a spot with plenty of room for everyone to relax, play games, and gather around the fire.

Keep the schedule simple.
The best camping weekends aren’t packed with activities—they leave room for campfire conversations, lake swims, and spontaneous adventures.

Unplug together.
Put the phones away for a while and enjoy the moments you’ll actually remember long after the weekend ends.

Bring food everyone can share.
Campfire meals, snacks, and s’mores always taste better when everyone pitches in.

Stay up for the campfire.
The stories, laughter, and late-night conversations are usually the part everyone talks about long after the trip is over.

Send this to the group chat that’s been saying, “We should go camping” for months.

08/03/2026

If we were showing a friend around Marquette for the first time, these are the mountain biking trails we’d ride first:

South Trails (NTN) – A Marquette classic with miles of singletrack, flow, climbs, and technical features. It’s the perfect place to experience what makes riding here so special.

North Trails (NTN) – A quieter trail system with a mix of scenic riding and fun terrain that’s great for exploring beyond the city’s most popular trails.

Marquette Mountain – Home to purpose-built downhill and enduro trails, plus lift-served riding when the bike park is open. A must if you’re looking for gravity-fed fun.

Forestville Trails (NTN) – Fast, flowing singletrack that’s approachable for a wide range of riders and a favorite for a quick ride close to town.

No matter your skill level, these trail systems are why Marquette has become one of the Midwest’s premier mountain biking destinations.

Marquette Mountain NTN Trails