The Evolving Story of White Rock – A Sacred Landmark in Michigan’s Thumb

October 12, 2023April 3, 2025

Indigenous Peoples of Michigan, the Anishinabeg, view the White Rock on the edge of the Lake Huron shore as a sacred site. The rock was much, much larger than it appears today. (Which is 2019 is mostly underwater). The Indian ensured that fresh game and food items were placed on the site as an offering. Gitchie Manitou or Great Spirit would recognize the offering by the Anishinabeg as a token of thanks for the bounty and richness of the peninsula.

Woman Rescued After Drifting Offshore On Innertube in Lake Huron – Hypothermia Warning for Beach Goers

June 19, 2023June 25, 2023

Experience the heart-pounding moment when a woman’s innocent beach day turned into a life-or-death situation. Discover the dangers of drifting offshore and how to stay safe while having fun in the sun. Don’t miss this gripping story!

Discover Lexington MI: 15 Must-Do Activities in a Charming Lakeside Town

June 7, 2023April 15, 2025

Discover the best things to do in Lexington MI, from historic theaters to outdoor adventures. Explore this charming lakeside town and create lasting memories.

10 Things To Do In Tawas Michigan – Fun Across the Bay

June 1, 2023April 15, 2024

On summer evenings we can see the blinking lights of the Tawas area from our beach. It’s a day’s sail from Caseville but a several hour drive from the Upper Thumb. The bay is clear due to the currents coming in from Lake Huron and the little town nestled near the harbor is a charming mix of tourist and art colony.

U.S. Shoots Down 3rd UFO Over Lake Huron

February 12, 2023December 22, 2024

On February 12, the US military shot down a third unidentified flying object over Lake Huron. The operation, instructed by President Biden, involved an F-16 firing an AIM-9x missile due to concerns over the object’s altitude posing a risk to civil aviation. This coincided with reports of restricted airspace for national defense.

Lake Michigan Beach Access Case – Supreme Court Won’t Consider Pleas Of Lake Michigan Shoreline Owners Who Wanted to Prevent Use

November 3, 2022November 28, 2022

Despite competing arguments from private property owners, local residents, and environmental groups, the Supreme Court effectively determined that citizens’ beach access rights extend beyond the water to an administratively established boundary on the shore, regardless of beach ownership.

If Great Lakes Ice Coverage Stays High in 2023, Lake Levels Should Too

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

Will high Great Lakes ice coverage rates across the region translate into high water levels during the following summer? In a recent, “unofficial” outlook of the Great Lakes water levels, the Army Corps of Engineers – Detroit District forecasts that the Great Lakes water levels may continue to be above their long-term average for the following year should weather and ice cover conditions be similar to this past winter.

Great Boat Names – 14 Bits Of Transom Charm Found In the Boatyard

June 9, 2022June 10, 2022

Over the years, I spent a lot of working on my boat in my favorite little town along Lake Huron’s coast, and I found myself almost as fascinated by these names as I was with the beautiful beaches and lighthouses dotting my path. So without further ado, here are fourteen examples from across Michigan’s waterways—a reminder that it’s always important to have fun out there!