Finding Fun in Michigan & Beyond
Posts and stories about Saginaw Bay, Michigan.
The EPA and the State of Michigan designated the entire region as a potential environmental disaster. The deterioration and pollution were so bad that the label of “Area of Concern” was slapped on the Saginaw Bay in 1987 and has not been lifted for 30 years. We examine what has happened in that time.
In 1987, the author had a bountiful fishing trip at Saginaw Bay. Now, a fishery owner, Lakon Williams, calls for help due to declining Yellow Perch population and government inaction. She urges people to attend a meeting, comment on a management plan, and support the fishery. The future of the Saginaw Bay fishery is at stake.
Lake Huron’s clear water conditions coupled with sub zero temperatures have created an unique and amazing ice walk video experience on north Saginaw Bay.
We found Carl Heisterman’s life, a riveting story of a Prussian translator who shaped Michigan’s early days. From battlefields, founder of early Bay Port and political arenas, his journey is an amazing story of the diverse fabric of 19th-century America.
Ice fishing on the icy expanses of Saginaw Bay with caution. Sheriff Kelly Hanson notes unpredictable ice conditions that are currently posing a serious risk to anglers. Find out what you need to know to ensure your ice fishing adventure is as safe as it is enjoyable.
Dive into the rich history of Wenona Beach Amusement Park, once dubbed the Coney Island of the Great Lakes. Discover its rise to fame, iconic attractions, and why it eventually had to close its doors. A must-read for history buffs and Michigan locals alike.
Rotting algae was spotted along the beach area of the Port Austin State Dock on the eastern edge of Saginaw Bay. Northeast winds pushed the algae mats to shore over the past several days.
Across Saginaw Bay from Michigan’s Thumb sits one of the prettiest lighthouses in Michigan.
The Michigan History Center has produced a video that offers viewers a virtual tour of climbing the lighthouse tower. As each step is made up of the tower, bits of history and fascinating design and functional aspects of the lighthouse are revealed. In the end, there is a little test you can take to on seven of the little aspects of the Tawas Point Lighthouse.
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