May 2023

In bloom

Trilliums, the area’s most prominent spring flower, are popping up in droves across Alger County. Named after its three-petal, three-leaf structure, there are over 40 types of trilliums known worldwide.
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Popular boat launch closed for repairs

Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) is announcing the company’s boat launch facility at Dam No. 4 on the Boney Falls reservoir will be temporarily closed to the public on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. The closure is required to support planned maintenance and facility improvements that are being completed by UPPCO this summer. Access to the campground that is located near Dam No. 4 will remain open but will be delayed at times.
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