News & Fun in Michigan
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.
Winter is now fully set in across the upper Great Lakes region. We are in the seasonal downslope of ice coverage across the Great Lakes. Ice cover becomes a critical metric for weather patterns and lake activities. The Daily Great Lakes …
Winter is now fully set in across the upper Great Lakes region. Ice cover becomes a critical metric for weather patterns and lake activities. This daily report provides the latest updates on ice conditions across the lakes. Lake Superior: 11.13% Lake …
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.
Michigan Indian Place Names are important historical records of the Saginaw Valley and Upper Thumb, we have found this brief sketch about the original names from the Anishinaabeg to several places and rivers and discovered their meaning.
The U.S. Coast Guard, in collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard, successfully liberated and escorted the vessel Manitoulin through ice-covered Lake Erie. This operation highlights the vital role of ice-breaking missions for ensuring maritime safety and facilitating commerce during winter.
The Michigan DNR’s 2024 fisheries surveys report stable and recovering Great Lakes fish populations, highlighting gains in lake trout and cisco restoration, alongside challenges from invasive species. Data from extensive assessments inform sustainable fisheries management across various lakes.
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
The Great Lakes are experiencing rapid ice formation due to an Arctic air mass, causing temperatures to drop significantly below freezing. This poses challenges for navigation and local communities while also creating opportunities for winter recreation. However, safety remains a concern amidst unpredictable ice conditions.
