Port Crescent Sand and Fill Operations
After the lumber industry collapsed in Michigan during the 1880s. The town of Port Crescent was abandoned and most buildings moved. Sand operations started for glass making.
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Busy Beavers Lodging at Huron County Nature Center Near Port Austin Michigan
Naturalists at the Huron County Nature Center noticed a family of beavers building a lodge in a marsh on HCNC property.
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Deadly Chronic Wasting Disease Fears Force Minnesota To Ban Farmed Deer Transport
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an emergency rule prohibiting the importation and movement of farmed white-tailed
Continue readingCoffee and a Saginaw Bay Sunrise
A sunrise over the Great Lakes can refresh the mind and soul. This was an excellent two minutes holding still to catch a great video.
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On Watch During the Cold War – Port Austin Air Force Station
Port Austin Michigan Air Force Station was a major radar site during the Cold War. It was one of nine radar stations in Michigan that were part of the SAGE line of radar defense.
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Exploring The Port Austin Art Scene: The White Church Gallery
We explore tone of the finest galleries in the Upper Thumb.
Located in Grindstone City the White Church Gallery is a unique find and full of great work from local artists.
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Michigan Ghost Town in the Thumb – Port Crescent State Park
Port Crescent State Park, located in southern Michigan, was once a thriving lumber town before becoming a ghost town. Today, it offers outdoor activities and preserves a rich history, including remnants of its past, amid scenic natural beauty along Lake Huron.
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Find Treasure at Port Austin Market Every Summer Weekend
Port Austin Summertime Farmers Market is a great way to spend a morning sorting through trash and treasure.
Its also has some wonderful sites and smells to perk up your mood after a long week.
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