How To Do A Kayak Roll: 7 Steps On How to roll a kayak
“How to Do a Kayak Roll” is a complete guide to help you troubleshoot and master your kayak roll. It covers 7 essential tricks for troubleshooting your kayak roll.
Tag: Upper Thumb
The Upper Thumb of Michigan refers to the northeastern region of Michigan’s “thumb” area, part of the state’s Lower Peninsula. Bordered by Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay, the region is known for its scenic shoreline, small towns, and outdoor recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, and camping. Key towns in the Upper Thumb include Caseville, Port Austin, and Bad Axe. It’s a popular destination for summer tourism, featuring attractions like the Port Austin Farmers Market, Turnip Rock, and the Caseville Cheeseburger Festival. The Upper Thumb combines natural beauty with a laid-back, rural charm, making it a favorite getaway for locals and visitors alike.
Study Finds High Levels of Forever Chemicals In Popular Great Lakes Sports Fish
Michigan – A shocking new study by the Environmental Working Group says that perfluorinated chemicals like PFAS and PFOS, (aka forever chemicals) are found in the freshwater fish that many sports fishermen the the Great Lakes region catch and eat. According …
Quanicassee Michigan’s Jenny, The Beer Drinking Bear
In the 1900s Michigan was known for its roadside attractions to draw tourists to stop. An early attraction in the Thumb region was Jenny, the Beer Drinking Bear in Quanicassee.
Michigan Walleye Season Change On Saginaw River & Saginaw Bay Started January 1
Effective January 1, 2023, the walleye season changes took effect to open year-round walleye fishing on the lower Saginaw River in Bay and Saginaw counties.
Bay Port Fish Co. in 1996 – A Retrospective
I have a great collection of pictures my parents took of the Upper Thumb region in the 1980s and 90s. They had started Thumb Impressions and traveled all over the region looking for unique photo opportunities. One session was at Bay …
Famous Wisconsin Foods – We Rank 20 Of the Best
Over the past year, we have made several trips to Wisconsin to see family. We found that in the land of brewing beer and dairy farms, there are many famous Wisconsin foods. We’ve uncovered abundant comfort foods such as brats, cheese dips, pasties, cream puffs, and Kringles. But one American favorite makes a list with this simple, delicious topping.
The Best Trails For Backpacking Michigan Lower Peninsula
Try backpacking Michigan’s lower peninsula. Hiking is one of the classic Michigan adventures because there are so many trails and areas to explore. Here are a few of the best hikes and trails for backpacking in Michigan’s lower peninsula.
The 1902 Buffalo – Detroit Rate War Between Steamships and the Railways
the Harbor Beach News from July 1902. It highlights a fare war between the railroads and the steamships on excursions between Buffalo, New York, and Detroit, Michigan. It signals a sign that it’s the beginning of the end of steamship dominance on the Great Lakes in favor of railroads.