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We are in our home state of Michigan. Many have asked us to dive and explore a few of the thousands of shipwrecks in the northern part of our Great Lakes. On this show we visit eight wrecks, two in lake Michigan: the Eber Ward, sunk in 1909; and the Sandusky, sunk in 1856 during the civil war. We visit two in Lake Huron: the Cedarville, the third largest shipwreck in the Great Lakes, sunk in 1965; and the William Barnnam.

It started with The Grand Tour, a popular series about the Grand River published in The Grand Rapids Press. It continues with this keepsake book, which captures the rich history and essence of the river through magnificent photography.

From the best of Detroit to the best remote angling spots and everyplace in between, this guide delves into the rich variety of Michigan with a focus on outdoor activities, like hiking and paddling, and attractions on and off the beaten track. Discover the best spots for fly-fishing and where to fill up your gas tank (essential info because there are vast stretches in the U.P. where you won’t find any stations) and where to findthe best pasties around. (What’s a pasty? Read the book!)

“Written to steer campers away from concrete slabs and convoys of RVs, Best Tent Camping: Michigan points tent campers to the most scenic and serene campsites in the state. This guide has a campground to suit nearly every camper’s taste. You’ll find essential information about each campground (including season, facilities, rates, directions, GPS coordinates, and Web sites), as well as a description of the campground, the best sites, and nearby activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing, and mountain biking”—Provided by publisher.

“In 2009, Loreen Niewenhuis walked completely around Lake Michigan. This book chronicles that journey, a 1,000 mile walk around the world’s fifth-largest lake”—Cover.

Creative non-fiction account of thirty years worth of annual visits to Isle Royale National Park.

Presents a mile-by-mile description of towns and historical sites along the Interstate 75 in Michigan.

Welcome to a place of unspoiled nature and breathtaking scenery, a land rich with awe-inspiring photo opportunities. Only here, in the Great Lake State, is every season so spectacular that it merits its own incomparable collection of photographs.

A midget church, an attack of naked balloonists, haunted tunnels under the old insane asylum, sea serpents and yetis everywhere. From Alba to Ypsilanti, if you’re looking for the kooky, bizarre, and just plain weird, you can’t top Michigan.

The Historic Michigan Travel Guide, 5th Edition provides a wealth of information to help anyone interested in touring Michigan’s historical attractions.
-Historical Society of Michigan