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

Posted on October 12, 2021January 30, 2025 by Michael Hardy

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

Posted on September 21, 2021December 4, 2021 by Michael Hardy

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!

Posted on August 13, 2021August 21, 2023 by Michael Hardy

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.

Grindstone General Store and Rybak’s Ice Cream Are Sweet Cool Comfort

Posted on July 14, 2021November 7, 2021 by Michael Hardy

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.

8 Michigan Roadside Parks In the Thumb Area

Posted on June 30, 2021November 17, 2021 by Michael Hardy

The first roadside park was developed in 1918 on US 2 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Today Michigan has 85 roadside parks.

8 are located in the Thumb.

Turnip Rock Mi In Top 13 Amazing Rock Formations in America by CNN

Posted on June 27, 2021November 4, 2021 by Michael Hardy

Cable News Network, CNN, has declared Huron County’s iconic rock one of America’s most amazing, or weird, rock formations. Located on private property at Pointe Aux Barques and accessible only by canoe or kayak.

2 Michigan Sites Are Top Freshwater Beaches in the US According to Fodor’s

Posted on June 25, 2021January 28, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Travel magazine Fodor’s names two Michigan parks play host to 2 of the top 15 freshwater beaches in the country.

But we have found many more.

Is There a Great Lakes Stonehenge Version In Lake Michigan?

Posted on June 25, 2021December 22, 2024 by Michael Hardy

Does Michigan have an underwater rock circle from over 10,000 years ago hidden in the Great Lakes?

Actually Michigan has several.

Explorer Charters – Lighthouse Viewing & Charity Island Cruises Each Summer

Posted on June 21, 2021November 4, 2021 by Michael Hardy

This summer see Charity Islands Lighthouse and Gravely Shoals
Light or enjoy a Sunset Cruise from Caseville.

Its a different perspective from offshore.

Embark on a mini adventure to see one of the least visited lighthouses and islands on the Great Lakes.

Exploring The Port Austin Art Scene: The White Church Gallery

Posted on June 18, 2021November 7, 2021 by Malcom Mott

We explore tone of the finest galleries in the Upper Thumb.

Located in Grindstone City the White Church Gallery is a unique find and full of great work from local artists.