On a Lake Huron Sand Dune…at Midnight

Posted on September 11, 2014November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Standing on an ancient Lake Huron sand dune where our cottage sits listening to the surf pound away at the beach.

Boat Names in Caseville Harbor

Posted on April 20, 2014November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

“The name selected for a boat may not seem like an important thing. But, considering the strong feelings many of

Chrysler LeBaron GT – The Last Summer with a Great K-car

Posted on May 18, 2013November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The LeBaron was a catch-all name at Chrysler in the 1990’s but the vehicle was based on the famous K-Car platform derivative that saved Chrysler from certain death from bankruptcy in the early 1980’s.

2012 Great Lakes Water Levels Had Near Record Lows

Posted on November 3, 2012February 4, 2022 by Michael Hardy

All of the Great Lakes fell below their long-term averages and lower than in 2011 because of an abnormal lack of snow in recent winters and the hot, dry summer

Michigan Hydraulic Fracturing – Deep Impact To Water Source

Posted on October 31, 2012November 24, 2021 by Evan Hardy

The local impact on areas with Michigan hydraulic fracturing has been largely stifled across the U.S. mainly because of mineral

BSA Clinton Valley Council Merger Closed Three Historical Camps

Posted on October 11, 2012December 20, 2025 by Malcom Mott

Clinton Valley Council Merger Results in Several Boy Scout Camps Closing According to the Boy Scout Clinton Valley Council website, three camps

Low Water Levels in Great Lakes Threatened Marinas

Posted on October 6, 2012November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In 2012, low water levels in the Great Lakes threatened to cut off many marinas. The problem was acute in already shallow Saginaw Bay.

Historic Great Lakes Low Water Levels In 2012

Posted on October 1, 2012October 2, 2022 by Michael Hardy

We look back at the scary Great Lakes water levels in 2012 and how they impacted Caseville Harbor. Could we see this again by 2030? Some think so.

2012 Lake Huron Water Levels Approached Notable Historic Lows

Posted on August 29, 2012February 3, 2022 by Michael Hardy

The 2012 Lake Huron water levels approached measurements not seen in over 50 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers