Great Lakes Heritage
Stories of place, history, architecture, and traditions shaped by the region and the people who call it home.
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Blueberry Coast: Tracing the Roots of Michigan’s Family Farms
It’s a summer pastime that families have been partaking in for well over 100 years. Blueberry picking season is finally here. Today, we’ll be tracing the roots of the…
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Five Small Harbor Towns That Feel Frozen in Time
Scenic Views. Quaint Motels. Friendly locals. Living in the Midwest, we consider ourselves lucky to have several quaint towns that make you feel right at home as soon…
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Shipwrecks on The Great Lakes
Diving into what makes our Great Lakes so treacherous, some of the largest shipwrecks in Great Lakes history, and some must-see locations around the shipwreck coast.
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Tulip Time and the Dutch Roots of a Michigan Tradition
One of the oldest, most deeply rooted community festivals in the country starts this week, Tulip Time.
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The History of the Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener
Half a million people on the water before noon. Boats launched in the dark. Coffee in thermoses, walleyes on stringers, and a sitting governor somewhere in the mix,…
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Stewarding the Great Lakes: Five Ways You Can Make an Impact This Earth Day
As the largest freshwater system on Earth, and holding 20% of the world’s freshwater, the Great Lakes are a spectacle to behold and a resource to protect for…