New book available on history of Mackinac Point Lighthouse
0 Comments Published February 4th, 2008 in Michigan HistoryOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse - A History & Pictorial Souvenir is produced by the Mackinac State Historic Parks and is available for $10.95. The book covers the lighthouse from its construction to its decommission in 1957 when it was made obsolete by the lights of the Mackinac Bridge.
The lighthouse is currently undergoing a restoration [...]
Website lets you search for over 600 of Michigan’s rare plants and animals
0 Comments Published May 30th, 2007 in OutdoorsMichigan’s Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) is an organization that is a part of the Michigan State University Extension. On their website you will find a searchable database of 665 of Michigan’s rare plants and animals (I never knew there were so many that are considered rare).
The search is customizable and allows users to search [...]
State of Michigan website is tops in the country
0 Comments Published August 30th, 2006 in State of MichiganWell, it has been said here before, but now it is official. Michigan’s state website, www.Michigan.gov, was voted as the nation’s best by the Center for Digital Government.
If you have never checked out Michigan’s state website, do yourself a favor and check it out. You will be amazed at the more than 200 [...]












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