r/yooper

Have some family in town and they would like to go tomorrow so wanted to ask locals. Thank you!

Hello everyone,

My family (Black, multi-generational) is traveling to the Eastern U.P. soon to visit some white relatives who live in the area. We are planning on using St. Ignace as our home base/lodging spot and will be taking day trips to Cedarville and Sault Ste. Marie.

We are really looking forward to the trip, but as we map out our itinerary, we want to put together a practical safety and comfort plan. Since we aren't familiar with the area, we’d love some honest, ground-level feedback from locals:

•    Vibe Check: What is the general comfort level for BIPOC travelers in St. Ignace vs. Cedarville and the Soo?

•    Places to Avoid: Are there specific towns, stretches of road, gas stations, or local establishments/bars where we might experience open hostility or feel heavily out of place?

•    Welcoming Spots: Are there specific businesses, restaurants, or parks where you know the staff or atmosphere is explicitly welcoming and accustomed to diverse crowds?

•    Driving/Cell Service: Since we'll be driving between St. Ignace and Cedarville, are there any cell service dead zones or driving precautions we should be aware of?

We want to support local businesses and enjoy the beautiful scenery while ensuring our family feels safe and relaxed. Thanks in advance for any insights or tips you can share!

https://preview.redd.it/kkt139ve51ah1.jpg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04793af56811fa652cb066d6eb5e0cdf7775fc12

Negaunee's downtown has had a lot of work on it in the last few years and I want my fellow Yoopers to come enjoy it with the other townsfolk! 😁

Edit: it's over now but will be there again next week at 4!

I wanna make a discord server of people in the area. For many reasons. Normal and nsfw even maybe.
Making like minded friends
Learning about local events
Local gossip
Video game grouping
Study groups
Dating/flirting
Whatever!
18+ ofc
Will be my first discord server so id like so cool mods who can help ofc.
Will have chat for general,each county,and groups for stuff said above!

Please let me know who would be interested in joining or even moderating!