The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by Michigan’s most common types of storms are thunderstorms, tornadoes, blizzards, and straight-line winds. Each type of storm has the potential to cause different types of damage to your home.
You may not be able to prevent every type of storm damage, but there are some things you can do in storm proofing your home.
by When it comes to wedding venues in Michigan, there’s no shortage of options. You name it, from the city to the suburbs, from barns to ballrooms! For example, if your …
by Iosco County is a beautiful part of the state, and there’s plenty to do here. Not only is it home to some gorgeous beaches, but it also has some pretty cool historical sites and outdoor activities too! Here are ten neat things to do in Iosco County Michigan.
by Michigan is a vast state. You can start at the southern border just north of Toledo, Ohio, drive a solid 10 hours to reach Ironwood, Michigan, and never leave the state. So it’s essential to be prepared for winter driving and emergencies when traveling in some of the more remote areas of the state.
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 Mackinac Island is a haven for horse lovers. There are no cars on Mackinac Island, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get around!
by It seems we have rediscovered what electric service can do. Many of our Great-Great Grandparents envisioned and used an advanced transportation system using electric trains. These small city-to-city or city-to-beach routes will mirror the services that autonomous vehicles are anticipated to do.
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.
