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.
The Great Lakes basin experiences above-average warmth, contributing to forecasted water level drops across most lakes as the region enters its seasonal decline. Above-Average Temperatures and Precipitation Forecast The Great Lakes basin has experienced temperatures up to 10°F above seasonal averages, …
Environmental groups are criticizing the EPA’s new ballast water rule, which exempts existing Lakers from treatment regulations. They warn this could allow invasive species to damage the Great Lakes ecosystem, affecting fisheries and local economies. Advocates call for stricter protections to prevent further ecological harm and ensure the lakes’ health.
In 1849, Catherine Shook was appointed the first woman lighthouse keeper in the State of Michigan. She ran the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse until 1851.
The Michigan DNR has allocated $1.5 million for fisheries habitat conservation, sparking concerns from various groups. While the funding prioritizes sportfish species like bass and trout, native whitefish preservation appears neglected. This has prompted calls for a more inclusive conservation approach, advocating for focused funding and collaboration to address the challenges facing whitefish and maintain ecological balance and economic sustainability.
The Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival is the granddaddy of them all. Since 1978 folks come in and lined up for a fish sandwich that “takes two hands to hold one.
The Huron Community Fair in Bad Axe is the longest continually running fair in Michigan. It offers fun, entertainment and a chance to see and learn farming life for all ages.
With the lake water levels up in all the Great Lakes, it’s been a time of change and discovery.
The high lake levels have revealed a new abundance of small Petoskey stones in Saginaw Bay
Owning a Cottage in northern Michigan is a wonderful family experience. Here are ten situations that you may have never considered when owning your private hide-a-way, but will miss when your away.
