The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by Looking for the perfect stay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula? Our guide unveils the best hotels, each offering a unique blend of comfort and charm. From historic landmarks to rustic bed & breakfasts, find out why these establishments are the top choices for discerning travelers.
by In the charming town of Atlanta, Michigan, the culinary opportunities are as diverse as they are delightful. The restaurants in Atlanta Michigan, range from family-friendly eateries to upscale dining experiences. …
by The City of Alpena conducts service as part of the Detroit and Cleveland line. This 285-foot 2,000 horsepower sidewheel paddlewheel started service in 1893 and could carry up to 400 passengers and freight along the D&C’s “Coast Line to Mackinaw” run.
by An authentic Michigan food, the original Cornish beef pasty was brought to the Michigan Upper Peninsula by the English copper miners of the 1840s from their native Cornwall. The miners …
by Shipping losses prompted Congress to authorize legislation for constructing the US Life Saving Stations into operation on the Great Lakes in 1854.
At their height, Michigan had 46 Life Saving Stations across the Great Lakes.
by There is so much great stuff to do in Lapeer County, and the folks we talked with were accommodating and enthusiastic. In the end, I’m sure you’ll be able to find something here to enjoy, whether it’s on one of your driving adventures through one of Michigan’s smallest county or a visit to one of the many attractions from people who know the area best.
by On a September night in 1960 the steamer Lady Elgin and schooner Augusta collided near Winnetka Illinois with such force that they almost split each other openly. Within 20 minutes, Lady Elgin was breaking apart and sinking. The Lady Elgin disaster remains the most significant loss of life on open water in the Great Lakes history.
by Alexander Henry was a fur trader, merchant, militia commander, and novelist who lived during the American Revolutionary War. His exploits were legendary during the war between France and England over control of the Great Lakes region.
by Once the largest side-wheel steamer on the Great Lakes, The City of Detroit III operated from 1912 until 1950.
by On a spring day on May 18, 1927, a defeated school board member set off a chain of explosions in Bath Township, Michigan. The resulting carnage destroyed his farm and destroyed the Bath Consolidated School. The blasts killed 38 elementary school children and six adults and injured at least 58 others. This domestic terror incident remains the top school massacre in United States history and is ranked 11th deadliest in the world.
