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Explore Munising would like to introduce Paul Whitmarsh, a Custom Wood Artisian who’s workshop is located in Chatham, Mich. Drawing inspiration from past woodworkers, Paul’s creations are simple, yet elegant, and built to last for generations. His designs are available in a variety of woods and finishes, and he offers custom design pieces. Paul has over 25 years of experience and besides furniture; he is also a cabinetmaker. Visit Paul Whitmarsh’s Featured Artist Profile to view samples of his beautiful heirloom-quality furniture as well as contact information to purchase his work.

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With so many talented artists in the Munising area, we’ve added a new category, called Local Artists, to the ExploreMunising.com website. From painters to sculptures and furniture makers, the Munising area offers a variety of arts & crafts and we want to help get them some exposure. This section is brand new and we’re looking to add artists from the Munising and Alger County area. (Please contact us to get your info listed.) Within the local artists section we’re also having a Featured Artist page. This will give a more in-depth look at an artist’s work and where they draw inspiration from to create their masterpieces. The current featured artist is landscape painter, Gregg Bruff. Visit his featured artist page to see some of his oil paintings of Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks and other Upper Peninsula of Michigan scenery.

In other news, the weather has actually been pretty good the last few days with temperatures reaching the 50′s during the day. Today looks to be the last of the decent weather as the big storm in the Rockies reaches us. Unlike them, we won’t be seeing any of the big snowfall amounts. It looks like it’s going to be mostly rain, wind and few snowflakes in the air.

It’s also hard to believe that Sunday is November 1st. That also means it’s only a couple weeks from the traditional Yooper holiday, firearms deer hunting season!

Happy Halloween!