A First and Exciting Saginaw Bay Sail
A couple makes their first sail from Caseville to Tawas in 2006 in a restored 1973 Catalina 27. During the two day trip they experience a little bit of everything has they cross Saginaw Bay.
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Walleye Pike is a Tasty Target on Saginaw Bay
I’ve learned that opportunity presents itself at sometimes the most unexpected times. Today we were out on the Saginaw Bay going after the famous and tasty Walleye Pike. We caught a few in a short time. Thanks to Captain Ron for …
Michigan Commercial Fishing – 10 Powerful Towns That Built a Freshwater Empire, 1890–1940
Before marinas and beach towns, Michigan’s Great Lakes ports were working fishing hubs. From Bay Port to Leland, these towns fed the Midwest and shaped life along the water from 1890 to 1940.
The Remarkable Life of Carl Heisterman – From Prussian Translator to Michigan Pioneer
We found Carl Heisterman’s life, a riveting story of a Prussian translator who shaped Michigan’s early days. From battlefields, founder of early Bay Port and political arenas, his journey is an amazing story of the diverse fabric of 19th-century America.
Linkville Michigan History (1890–1930) A Small But Viberent Thumb Farming Town that Vanished – Video
Linkville, a small unincorporated village in Michigan, thrived between 1890 and 1930 as a farming community and key railroad stop. However, post office closures and improved transportation led to its decline, leaving St. Paul Lutheran Church as its enduring landmark.
Michigan Salt Industry History – 1800s Thumb Production, Decline & What Remains Today
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.
Michigan Grave Robbers Brazenly Operated During the 1800s
Grave robbing was a gruesome yet common crime in the late 1800’s as medical schools sought bodys for study.
6 Top Tasty & Unique Michigan Foods You Must Try
There is nothing like the familiar foods of home. If you have spent any time in Michigan, you will find many posts for our love of Pasties, Faygo RedPop, BetterMade potato chips, and Vernor’s ginger ale. But, that is only the …