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Pointe Aux Barques Depot Preserves a Powerful Slice of Michigan History

Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 by Michael Hardy

This early 1900s photo captures the rural railroad depot at Pointe Aux Barques, Michigan, taken by Louis James Pesha. The

10+ Magical Michigan Summer Vacation Spots & Day Trip Ideas

Michigan summer is on its way! The Mitten State offers visitors its lakes combined with its beaches and beautiful natural

Stanton’s Cottages – A Charming Port Austin Roadside Resort History From the 1940s

Posted on April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Stanton’s Cottages was a small tourist resort of rustic cabins located along M-25 (formerly US-25) about two miles west of

Lake Huron Shipwrecks: 5 Lost Vessels That Still Haunt the Great Lakes

Posted on February 28, 2025March 29, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The waters near Michigan’s Thumb are home to many shipwrecks, including notable incidents like the Philadelphia and Albany collision. This area, once a vital shipping route, is now an underwater preserve safeguarding maritime history and mysteries of the Great Lakes.

25 Eye-Opening Things to Do In Caseville Mi (Some Better Than the Cheeseburger Festival)

Posted on February 19, 2025April 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Don’t let a rainy day cramp your fun. There is more to do then stuff your belly with cheeseburgers. If you and the kids are tired of the crowds here are 25 things to do near Caseville to try some alternative fun.

Huron County Historical Firsts: 10 Innovations That Shaped Michigan

Posted on February 1, 2025March 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

Huron County, Michigan, is noted for its historic achievements spanning agriculture and industry, including the first winter wheat processed in the U.S. and the largest grindstone produced. Its rich history contributes to Michigan’s identity and attracts tourists and historians alike.

The Shipwreck of the Steam Barge Osceola Off Port Crescent Michigan in 1887 Yielded In Some Massive Dough

Posted on January 25, 2025February 22, 2025 by Michael Hardy

The 1887 shipwreck of the steamer barge Osceola near Port Crescent revealed a chaotic aftermath, as locals salvaged flour that floated ashore, while rescue crews struggled to recover the stranded vessel. Eventually deemed a total loss, it was later salvaged and rebuilt.

Michigan Shipwrecks: 6,000 Haunting Discoveries Beneath the Great Lakes

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 by Paul Austin

There are an estimated 6,000 sunken ships across all the Great Lakes with about 1,500 Michigan Shipwrecks located in Michigan waters. With Interactive Map