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13 Extraordinary Mansions in the United States

Posted on March 2, 2022October 23, 2024 by Annette Hinshaw

We like to explore estates and mansions in the United States. Amazingly Michigan has 4 of the top 13 on this list of estates where one can tour the property.

8 Best Cycling Trails in Michigan

Posted on February 22, 2022December 24, 2022 by Nina Simons

Suppose these pandemic times helped you realize that staying all the time indoors is not healthy for either body or

A Day In Hell – The 1911 Oscoda and AuSable Fire

Posted on February 5, 2022November 1, 2026 by Michael Hardy

The devastation of the 1911 Oscoda and AuSable fire that wiped out these eastern Michigan towns would be compared to the Great Peshtigo Fire in 1871

These two bustling shoreline towns were wiped off the map in one day.

6 Delightful Party Wine Picks for Festive Bites & Super Bowl Snacks

Posted on January 23, 2022May 17, 2023 by Annette Hinshaw

Pairing your favorite game day finger food with wine is a must-do! From white to through the various reds, we’ve gathered up six stellar wine combos you should try while watching during your game day party.

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.

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.

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.