Climate Change 2014 – Warmest On Record
In a report issued on January 16, 2015, scientists determined that it was the Earth’s warmest since 1880, according to
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Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State. Surrounded by five of the six Great Lakes. ThumbWind has a number of stories devoted to Michigan places, food, and places to visit. Here are a few to explore
“Let’s Get Flaky” at Caseville Shanty Days 2015
The 2015 Caseville Shanty Days was a “Flaky” winter time event. It’s a fun theme and here is a video of the polar bear dip.
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A First and Exciting Saginaw Bay Sail
A couple makes their first sail from Caseville to Tawas in 2006 in a restored 1973 Catalina 27. During the two day trip they experience a little bit of everything has they cross Saginaw Bay.
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2012 Great Lakes Water Levels Had Near Record Lows
All of the Great Lakes fell below their long-term averages and lower than in 2011 because of an abnormal lack of snow in recent winters and the hot, dry summer
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Michigan Hydraulic Fracturing – Deep Impact To Water Source
The local impact on areas with Michigan hydraulic fracturing has been largely stifled across the U.S. mainly because of mineral
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BSA Clinton Valley Council Merger Closed Three Historical Camps
Clinton Valley Council Merger Results in Several Boy Scout Camps Closing According to the Boy Scout Clinton Valley Council website, three camps
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Historic Great Lakes Low Water Levels In 2012
We look back at the scary Great Lakes water levels in 2012 and how they impacted Caseville Harbor. Could we see this again by 2030? Some think so.
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2012 Lake Huron Water Levels Approached Notable Historic Lows
The 2012 Lake Huron water levels approached measurements not seen in over 50 years. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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