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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Make your next vacation in Harbor Beach, Michigan. With so much to do and all the new renovations, it's a boater's paradise!

tags: Destination, history, Lake Huron, Marina

Sunday, June 27, 2021

Read about fishing in the Great Lakes through the years, and what makes them so impressive, in this article from FishingBooker.

by: FishingBooker.com

tags: fishing, history

Sunday, May 16, 2021

Climb aboard two museum ships, discover breathtaking photography, explore more than 300 artifacts,  interact with hands-on exhibits, and more!

tags: history

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

The Village of Walloon Lake is having several events based on the author Ernest Hemingway, who used to spend time there every summer. These events will run at different times throughout all of summer, and various businesses in the town will be showcasing different products and services in honor of Hemingway. It's sure to be a great summer in the Village of Walloon Lake!

tags: Anniversaries, Events, history, Inland Boating, Lake Michigan

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Fred Brodsky’s support to the Coast Guard Foundation stretches back a decade, and in that time, he’s made a considerable impact on Coast Guard members and families. Now, with a significant investment to launch the Red Stripe Fund, Fred will have a lasting legacy for years to come. “Every time we’ve been with

tags: Charity, history

Saturday, August 15, 2020

2020 has seen struggles of historic proportions, especially for museums. A recent survey conducted by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) suggests up to one-third of U.S. museums may not survive the year. This chilling statistic is one of many driving factors behind the National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL) upcoming virtual

tags: Charity, COVID-19, Events, Great Lakes, history, Promotions & Giveaways

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

The National Sailing Hall of Fame announced today that its new home will be named The Sailing Museum, offering an innovative multi-media experience dedicated to celebrating sailing’s heritage, showcasing its heroes and inspiring generations of sailors to come. Situated in the historic Armory building on the waterfront in

tags: Awards, East Coast, history, Racing, sailing

Monday, July 27, 2020

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is pleased to announce, in collaboration with the Toledo Zoo, a small temporary exhibition entitled “What’s in a Name”. This exhibit, housed in the Reflections Gallery of the Aquarium at the zoo, is part of a larger collection of Great Lakes ships nameboards and tell the stories

tags: Antique & Classic Boats, history, Lake Erie

Monday, July 27, 2020

With more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline and thousands of miles of rivers and streams, Michigan offers ample opportunity to traverse the state over the water – no matter the size or speed of your vessel. While designated water trails are a relatively recent development, use of Michigan’s waterways for

by: Casey Warner, Michigan DNR

tags: Canoes & Kayaks, Dept of Natural Resources, history, Paddleboards, Travel, Water Toys

Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Oswego, N.Y. H. Lee White Maritime Museum of Oswego and New York Sea Grant have announced a Virtual Exhibit Experience freely accessible at https://hlwmm.org/path_his tory.php and showcasing New York State's lighthouses, shipwrecks, naval military battles, and 100 years of freshwater boating. Teachers may contact the museum for

tags: education, history, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Shipwrecks

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