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Northern is located in the city of Marquette (pop. 20,000) in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The region offers:
- 11 hiking trails;
- 96 miles of cross country ski trails; 500 miles of snowmobile trails;
- 11 accessible waterfalls;
- and 10 miles of city bike paths.
The city of Marquette combines a dramatic natural wonderland of shoreline, forest and hills with a vibrant cultural community, progressive education, business and healthcare. Residents are known for their can-do attitude and warm friendliness, despite the area receiving over 180 inches of snow each year.
There are restaurants, theaters, art galleries and unique shopping. Want something to do? Year-round, the Marquette community hosts sporting events, concerts, art shows and dozens of other events.
Don't take our word for it; check out the sites below for more information about the beautiful town NMU calls home!

General Information
Marquette.org | Economic information from LSCP
travelmarquettemichigan.com | Travel Marquette
Outdoor Activities
Noquemanon Trail Network
Ski Marquette Mountain
Hikercentral.com
Echo Lake Nature Preserve
News
The Mining Journal
WLUC TV 6
WBUP TV 5/10
WJMN TV 3
Health Care
NMU Vielmetti Health Center
UP Health System-Marquette
Transportation
Google Maps
Sawyer Airport
Marq-tran.com
Checker Transport
Events
Art on the Rocks
Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival
International Food Fest
Marquette Area Blues Fest
Noquemanon Ski Marathon
Ore to Shore Mountain Bike race
UP-200 Dogsled Race