Harbor Beach native Frank Murphy was a political heavyweight in the 1930s-1940’s. Frank Murphy was born in Harbor Beach Michigan in 1890. He was the 39th governor of Michigan and was on the United States Supreme Court. He was the voice of anti racist dissent against Japanese American Internment during WWII.
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In the mid to late 1800s steamships traveling on the Great Lakes were the only way to get to most cities.
Cruising via paddlewheel steamer gave rise to our northern Michigan tourism industry and the start of the term “Going Up North” Prior to the railroads and automobiles.
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Explore the wonders of Michigan with our Travelers Guide to Michigan. From the bustling streets of Detroit to the tranquil shores of Traverse City and the vast wilderness of the Upper Peninsula, your adventure starts here.
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These Michigan special needs summer camps are denoted for camp programs geared for specific needs or conditions of the camper for those with unique health or developmental needs. Camps can have overnight and day programs for children and adults.
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Our title may be a bit overstated, but what the heck? Michigan beaches are awesome. After extensive research and sand
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Delve into the enchanting world of Lake Effect Snow in cities within the snow belt. Experience how urban landscapes transform into winter wonderlands with heavy snowfall. Discover the unique charm of these snowy urban destinations.
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Michigan has three wine regions; the northwest along Old Mission Point and the Leland Peninsula, The Southwest clustered around St. Joeseph and Niles, and the Thumb region along Saginaw Bay.
We have made Michigan wine tasting tours part of our travel bucket list about every other year.
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Lake effect snow from the Great Lakes occurs when conditions of evaporation and cold upper air currents slide over the region. Water retains on to heat more than air. This causes some open water in the Great Lakes to evaporate into the air and warm it. Rising up into the atmosphere this warm, wet air cools as it travels.
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