Catherine Shook: Michigan’s First Female Lighthouse Keeper at Pointe Aux Barques
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.
Tag: Great Lakes
Michigan DNR to Spend $1.5 Million for Sportfish Industry, Not One Red Cent for Whitefish Preservation
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.
46 Seasons of the Tasty Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival 2024
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 156th Huron Community Fair – A Week Of Farm & Midway Fun In 2024
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.
Find Petoskey Stones On These 13 Magnificent Michigan Beaches
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
10 Joys of a Cottage Life in Michigan
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.
Turnip Rock – 7 Basic Things You Really Should Know When You Kayak In The Upper Thumb
One of the most amazing sites in the #Michigan Upper Thumb is Turnip Rock. It’s the #1 tourist attraction in the Upper Thumb. Here are the top tips on how to visit the site and things to know before you go. .
Were Foreign Companies Stealing Great Lakes Water?
Nestle, a company based in Switzerland, can already suck and export up to 250 gallons a minute from a well in Evart, Michigan. Now it wants a new permit that would allow the company to pump 400 gallons of water each minute of the day.