A Castle and Michigan Indian Gold in the Thumb
We examine a local legend of Indian gold and a hermit who made a castle at Loosemore point near the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
In The 1800s, Michigan Salt From The Upper Thumb Led The Nation In Production
The production of salt from the deep brine wells around the Upper Thumb propelled the fishing industry to national prominence because they could preserve fish.
Volunteering the Flint Water Crisis – 5 Things I Learned
1000’s of individuals from all over the United States converged into Flint Michigan to donate their time and skills to alleviate the disaster of lead contamination with the Flint water system. Here are a couple of things to know that may help you hit the ground running during a major disaster.
Lame Duck Republican Governors Attempt Make It Easier to Steal Great Lakes Water
Proposed rules changes to the Great Lakes Compact will make it easier for petitioners to ask for a water diversion and alter some of the provisions in the current rules that outline the need for public comment.
Helping Hands Community Thrift Shop – A Great Caseville Thrift Store
The Helping Hands is a Caseville Thrift Store that sells everything from clothing, toys, tools, household items, and decorations. A special area of vintage merchandise is located at the front of the store.
The Saginaw Trail
The Saginaw Trail is the oldest and most traveled route in the Indian trail system in Michigan. Starting from the Straits of Detroit to Saginaw. It was a trading route with many other trails leading off. Today the trail is denoted as a great American Roadway starting with Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
Fort Gratiot Mi Lighthouse – Guarding Southern Lake Huron Since 1829
Fort Gratiot light was built in April 1829. It was situated north of an older tower light that has collapsed into the St. Clair river after a violent storm. The tower was constructed of brick to the height of 65 feet. In 1862 the height was increased to 82 feet to match the focal point of a new 4th order Fresnel lens.
Michigan Competitive in Wind Production, But Future Growth Limited
Over the past twenty years, the Great Lakes region has been steadily increasing the number of new wind projects and wind energy output. Now that pace looks to have slowed with more local communities placing acting tighter zoning control over industrial wind development.