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.

Day Sailing a Catalina 27 Sailboat

Posted on September 21, 2014November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Cruising is fun and adventure. Day sailing is being back home for dinner. Here is a taste of a sail out of Caseville.

A First and Exciting Saginaw Bay Sail

Posted on September 19, 2014November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

A couple makes their first sail from Caseville to Tawas in 2006 in a restored 1973 Catalina 27. During the two day trip they experience a little bit of everything has they cross Saginaw Bay.

On a Lake Huron Sand Dune…at Midnight

Posted on September 11, 2014November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Standing on an ancient Lake Huron sand dune where our cottage sits listening to the surf pound away at the beach.

Boat Names in Caseville Harbor

Posted on April 20, 2014November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

“The name selected for a boat may not seem like an important thing. But, considering the strong feelings many of

Low Water Levels in Great Lakes Threatened Marinas

Posted on October 6, 2012November 27, 2021 by Michael Hardy

In 2012, low water levels in the Great Lakes threatened to cut off many marinas. The problem was acute in already shallow Saginaw Bay.

Historic Great Lakes Low Water Levels In 2012

Posted on October 1, 2012October 2, 2022 by Michael Hardy

We look back at the scary Great Lakes water levels in 2012 and how they impacted Caseville Harbor. Could we see this again by 2030? Some think so.

2012 Lake Huron Water Levels Approached Notable Historic Lows

Posted on August 29, 2012February 3, 2022 by Michael Hardy

The 2012 Lake Huron water levels approached measurements not seen in over 50 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Great Lakes Restoration Initiative EPA Advisory Board

Posted on June 3, 2012January 11, 2023 by Michael Hardy

CHICAGO (May 31, 2012) – In 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an advisory board’s creation. This was to

Michigan Beach Rights Threatened by Senate Bill

Posted on May 6, 2012November 15, 2021 by Malcom Mott

In 2012, Senate Bill 1052 would let beach owners groom their beaches without requiring a permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.

Low Great Lakes Water Levels in 2012

Posted on January 29, 2012March 21, 2024 by Michael Hardy

In 2011, the US Army Corps of Engineers were forecasted lower Great Lakes Water Level in 2012 for Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and Lake Huron.

Given the number of raw materials and agriculture affected, the reduced number of shipping days and access to key ports typically cost jobs and impact the United States economy. Each year, the amount of iron ore alone shipped through the Soo Locks is $500.4 billion.