7 Essential Michigan Blogs You Should Visit
Seven essential reading Michigan blogs. Many are small, independently authored by those with a passion for the Great Lakes state.
All have great content. We revel the most unique feature of each.
Harbor Beach Lighthouse Restoration Efforts Completed
Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Society has announced it has completed the refinishing of the exterior of the lighthouse tower. The year long project was completed by local businesses and residents. Tours restarted June 2021.
Local Accounts of the Great Michigan Fire of 1881
Shocking firsthand accounts of the Great Michigan Fire of 1881 from residents of Minden and Ubly. They were first published by the Minden Post soon after the fire and reprinted by many newspapers nationally. These accounts have never been published online before. Courtesy of the Minden City Herald
USS Michigan – A High Tech Warship Patrolling the Great Lakes In 1844
The USS Michigan was the United States Navy’s first iron-hulled warship. Commissioned in August 1844, USS Michigan was considered a technical experiment using new techniques and materials as a working experiment for the U.S. Navy.
Ubly Michigan’s Foundation Is As Strong in 2022 Has It Was In 1900
We take a look at how Ubly Michigan has changed, or not, over the past 120 years.
Port Crescent State Park – 5 Eye-Opening & Novel Park Features You Likely Didn’t Know
Port Crescent State Park’s huge beach, a great campground, and is a Dark Sky Preserve. All on the site of an 1800s lumbering ghost town.
In its large campground, you can literally set up your tent or RV on the beach’s edge.
Port Hope – A Charming Village to Explore On The Lake Huron Shore
Port Hope is nestled on the shore of Lake Huron in Michigan’s Thumb. Rich in history, this tiny village is perfect to walk and explore its late 19th century architecture.
Find Available Campsites For Michigan Camping At State Parks – Right Now!
Find a an available campsite at any Michigan State Park online. This on-line service shows what’s available RIGHT NOW! Want to get out for the weekend but don’t have a reservation, no problem. This service shows what’s open and available.