Quote Originally Posted by Nick
From what I understand Michigan got the entire U.P. after the end of the Toledo War. Michigan felt like it got jipped. Then the largest iron range on the continent was discovered. Not to mention massive amounts of copper. Oh, and the timber...
Not to mention the fantastic natural abundance that has made the UP a great vacation destination. I love the U.P. - it makes me crazy when Michiganders don't even know it's up there.