The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
Discover the majestic Great Lakes. Explore their stunning shorelines, vibrant ecosystems, rich history, and endless opportunities for recreation and adventure.
by In September 1894, a wildfire in Minnesota blanketed Michigan in smoke. Ships froze in place, trains stopped, and residents feared Judgment Day. Learn how one of the deadliest U.S. fires impacted Michigan in terrifying and little-known ways.
by The French in Michigan and their presence in the upper Great Lakes region from 1534 to 1760 saw several critical milestones in the area’s exploration, fur trade, and military conquest. …
by Once the largest side-wheel steamer on the Great Lakes, The City of Detroit III operated from 1912 until 1950.
by The Huron Milling Co. has dredged a channel from deep water in the harbor the US Coast Guard maintained the station just south of the dock.
by The USS Michigan was the United States Navy’s first iron-hulled warship. Commissioned in August 1844, USS Michigan was considered a technical experiment using new techniques and materials as a working experiment for the U.S. Navy.
