Finding Fun in Michigan's Thumb
A basic winter camping survival shelter can be made by hollowing out a big pile of snow that has been allowed to settle and harden. They can take several hours to build, but are an effective way to stay warm when camping in the winter. A quinzhee shelter is warmer than any four season tent.
Michigan is famous for serving some of the best foods in the Midwest region of the USA. No trip to Michigan can be complete without trying out some of the famous foods in the area.
Bishop Frederic Baraga was the first bishop of Marquette. For 37 years he was a missionary priest among the Indians and settlers in the Upper Great Lakes. His presence shaped the region and he is revered for his defending Native American lands during treaty land acquisition.
7 essential reading Michigan blogs. Many are small, independently authored by those with a passion for the Great Lakes state. All have great content.