Great Lakes Shipbuilding in Caseville

Posted on November 25, 2021November 25, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In the late 1800’s Caseville Michigan was a booming town. This included large ship building.

4 Hair Raising Tales of Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes

Posted on November 20, 2021July 5, 2023 by Michael Hardy

Tales of four ghost ships of the Great Lakes. The 1800s was an era of ships plying the waters over 2000 miles of waterways. Some never made it to port but sailors claim to see these ships still plying waters.

Huron County Township Names – 28 Amazing Little Stories

Posted on November 20, 2021August 16, 2023 by Michael Hardy

Found this little poem in the book Huron County Illustrated History. I thought it was a bit interesting to know how the origin of the place names for Huron County township names.

Also, did you know the name “Huron” was a Chippawa word? It’s pronounced “u-ron” meaning curved coast.

Henry Schoolcraft Travels to Charity Island 1820

Posted on November 19, 2021March 28, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Henry Schoolcraft was asked to join an expedition organized by Governor Cass of Michigan in 1819. Its purpose was to locate the source of the Mississippi River’ and explore the Great Lakes region. As an expert mineralogist, he was tasked with describing Michigan’s significant topographical features, natural history, and mineral wealth. The expedition took approximately 40 men in five long voyageur canoes commonly used in the fur trade on the Great Lakes. At 35 feet long and 6 feet wide, the canoe had an amazing capacity of four tons. They started the journey on May 24, 1820.

Live, Explore, and Volunteer As an Assistant Lighthouse keeper In One of Michigan’s Historic Lighthouses

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Volunteer as an Assistant Lighthouse keeper at Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. Applications are being taken for the 2022 season.

3 Areas You Need To Plan To Ensure Your First Camping Trip Is Perfect

Posted on November 14, 2021November 30, 2024 by Malcom Mott

Are you getting ready to go on your first camping trip but aren’t sure what to bring? Don’t forget a thing and check out our camping trip essentials checklist.

Huron County Nature Center Strives to Improve Services

Posted on November 9, 2021November 14, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The Huron County Nature Center in Michigan’s Thumb sought assistance from the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) for a “Peer Consult.”

The HCNC is looking to improve the operations and personnel of the center.

26 Classic and Current James Bond Films to Watch Online

Posted on November 5, 2021December 4, 2021 by Michael Hardy

As winter sets in staying at home due to the pandemic, one starts to wonder what to do next while staying isolated and safe. One of the safest activities is to binge-watch movies.

MGM has opened up their YouTube paywall with an impressive array of James Bond films.

Interlake Steamship Launches First New Great Lakes Freighter Since the 1980s

Posted on October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Work continues after the launch of the Mark W. Barker. The first U.S. flagged new Great Lakes freighter to be built in Great Lakes waters in 40 years.