Interlake Steamship Launches First New Great Lakes Freighter Since the 1980s
Work continues after the launch of the Mark W. Barker. The first U.S. flagged new Great Lakes freighter to be built in Great Lakes waters in 40 years.
Tag: Great Lakes
A group of five freshwater lakes of central North America between the United States and Canada, including Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. The Great Lakes connect Midwestern ports with the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Lawrence Seaway.
Michigan Indian Villages and Sites in Huron County
Huron County Michigan had an active and vibrant Indian culture with villages along the shore and workshops and gardens in the interior.
Coffee 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.
Discover Caseville Beach – From Sandcastles, Shopping to Sunsets, It’s All Here!
Caseville beach is one of the finest in the Upper Thumb. Rent kayaks and swim the day away.
Its also one of the most posted sites on social media.
Sailboat Drones Begin Fish Count in Lakes Huron-Michigan
A pair of drone sailboats begins a project to estimate fish stocks in Lakes Huron-Michigan.
The project will last two month.
Grindstone General Store and Rybak’s Ice Cream Are Sweet Cool Comfort
Grindstone City has in the midst of a full range war between two marvelous ice cream shops.
Both are in historic buildings and are minutes from Port Austin.
Michigan Beach Closures & Advisories
Thumbwind is publishing the most current Michigan DEQ beach closures and advisories reported on the 1224 public and 572 private beaches.
Huron County Gets Michigan DNR Grants For Waterways projects
Twenty-two communities in 15 counties were awarded nearly $4 million to help boost recreational boating in Michigan. The state is home to 1,300-plus state-sponsored boating access sites that provide access to recreational boating, fishing, and more.