From Escanaba to Marquette, Ironwood to Iron Mountain, pasty sightings are a common occurrence in the UP. It’s rare that a particular dish can be so strongly identified with a specific region, but up north in Michigan, pasties reign.
Last year’s crush of visitors stunned businesses and this summer promises a sequel: from sold-out campgrounds to heavy demand for boats, kayak and bikes and, likely, more novice hikers needing to be rescued from state and national parks.