Great Lakes Shipbuilding in Caseville
In the late 1800’s Caseville Michigan was a booming town. This included large ship building.
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4 Hair Raising Tales of Ghost Ships of the Great Lakes
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
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
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.
The 5 Great Lakes Water Temps All At Record Levels – Heating Up Concerns
The Washington Post published an article this week that signaled an ominous warning. “Earth’s lakes are warming at a feverish pace, with the Great Lakes leading the way” It’s looking more and more like the Great Lakes water temps are experiencing …
26 Classic and Current James Bond Films to Watch Online
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.
Northern Lights in Michigan: 4 Tips to Witness Nature’s Ultimate Light Symphony
Seeing the Northern Lights in Michigan is exceptional. This phenomenon can occur any time of year, but it’s especially viewable during the late Fall and Winter.
Here are some tips to see the Aurora Borealis yourself.
13 Of the Best Gifts For Michigan Travel Lovers
If you’re reading this, I’m sure at least one person on your list is a Michigan travel lover. So here’s a list of the most excellent gift ideas for him or her.