High end camping has come to Michigan’s Sleeper and Port Crescent State Parks in the Thumb.
Four beach and six forest platform tents have been set up at Sleeper to offer a private, upscale outdoor experience.
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Debut novelist Carol Nickles announces Thumb Fire Desire’s international release, a fictional historical romance set in Parisville, the first Polish-American settlement in Michigan. The story begins in the Spring of 1881, and draws the reader through the hot, dry summer, climaxing during the Great Thumb Fire of 1881. The event is the state’s most significant natural disaster but ends with a note of optimism in the final month of the year.
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Escanaba is a charming town located on the banks of the Escanaba River. Little but mighty, it offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation for the entire family. From horse riding to fishing and hiking, there’s something for everyone in Escanaba. Here are 10 of our favorite things to do in Escanaba Mi this summer.
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Postcards are a window into the past. In the early 1900s, sending a postcard was like sharing a Facebook post. It seemed like everyone was doing it. We found some great examples of vintage postcards of Michigan small towns worth a quick peek.
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Sheriff Patrol Deputies, Bad Axe City Police Officers, and Huron County Drug Task Force members have had an extremely busy 2022 illegal drug enforcement.
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Over 26 million households in the United States use an on-site septic tank system for handling wastewater.
Here are simple tips and hints for keeping this essential cottage component running trouble free.
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Every avid boater knows that sweet feeling when spring’s back half brings the perfect weather for long days on the water with family and friends. The sun is shining, and you couldn’t be more excited to get out there on the boat and enjoy it.
Whether you want to go fishing, skiing, tubing, or sailing, the same question applies: Is your boat ready for summer?
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Alexander Henry was a fur trader, merchant, militia commander, and novelist who lived during the American Revolutionary War. His exploits were legendary during the war between France and England over control of the Great Lakes region.
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