CMU educates Beaver Island residents about Great Lakes research
The CMU Biological Station on Beaver Island hosted an open house event at the station’s boathouse July 21 in conjunction with the Beaver Island Historical Society’s Museum Week. Faculty and students shared research with members of the community, hosted children's activities and provided tours of the CMU research vessel – the M/V Chippewa.
Michigan Wilderness Nature Hike Images
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Out of the Blue - Episode 201 - Biological Station
Since 1909 the U-M Biological Station in northern Michigan has provided a unique setting for innovative research in environmental science. Their multi-faceted approach to studying carbon sequestration is providing a breadth of empirical data to help better guide future environmental policies.
Xtreme Toys at Beaver Bay WA.
Having some fun and meeting some new friends.Beaver Bay camp ground,7-20-13
Robert Cole 7-15-10
location: Holy Cross Catholic Church
Robert is a native of Beaver Island, MI and has done his own extensive research on Island history in addition to collecting many oral histories from Island elders. He shared many stories with us as well as pointed out where certain families lived on a map of the island.
Dan Connaghan - July 7, 2011
interview of Dan Connaghan regarding Beaver Island, July 7th, 2011. Father Dan discusses family, immigration, and life on Beaver Island. Photo credit to marinas.com, 2013
Tales From The Trail / Episode 2 Part 2 of 2
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is a thousand-mile footpath — entirely within Wisconsin — that highlights these Ice Age landscape features while providing access to some of the state's most beautiful natural areas.
This episode focuses on the Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit.
The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, Wisconsin, almost to the city of Whitewater. Forest Headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.
Its points of interest are both recreational and historical.
Destination Michigan 605
Learn about Earl Young’s stunning Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix, Flint’s unique US23 Digital Drive-in Theater, and Meadow Brook Hall’s history in Rochester. Plus, discover Traverse City’s Darling Botanical Company and the Roger Card Wildlife Museum in Big Rapids.
Hiking the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: Hammock Camping Grand Sable to Munising
The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is probably one of the most beautiful and diverse areas I've had the opportunity to hike. This must be one of the best hikes in Michigan and it was gorgeous to go backpacking in this area. The trail from Grand Sable visitor's center to Munising visitor center is 42.4 miles long and treats you with great views of Lake Superior, dense woodland and forests and beautiful beaches. Our campsites for this trip were Au Sable East, Beaver Lake campground and Cliffs. We hammock camped each night and the mileage for the four day trip was (7.1 miles, 13.3 miles, 16.9 miles and then 5.1 miles).
One of the highlights of the trip was being able to wash up in Lake Superior. Was it cold? Yes!! I think the lower half of my body went numb after the first 2 minutes and I definitely wouldn't have tried this if the day wasn't warm.
Another highlight of the trip were the campsites. Not only were our sites great but we passed multiple others that would have been excellent. Of particular note were the Coves and Trapper's Lake camp grounds. From what I remember both had excellent water views and access to the beaches.
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Outdoor Wisconsin | Program | #3505 - Lighthouses/Beaver Creek Reserve/Fisheries
[Original Airdate: January 31, 2019]
Host Dan Small visits the Wind Point Lighthouse on Racine County's Lake Michigan shoreline. The lighthouse has been in continual operation since 1880 and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We explore Beaver Creek Reserve in Eau Claire County. Elizabeth Cramer tours several lighthouses in Door County and we talk with a fisheries biologist about the impact of last summer's storms on stream fisheries in Dane County.
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McNeil Island 3/4 Cellhouse - One last look before it was demolished
From doc.wa.gov:
In 1990, the Legislature appropriated $392 million to expand MICC, and by 1993, the Department of Corrections had built five new medium-security residential units, each housing 256 inmates, and a sixth segregation unit with 129 single cells. The original cellblock was demolished and replaced in 1994 with an inmate services building housing a hospital, educational center, recreation room, hobby shop, music room, and gymnasium.
Rod Nackerman - July 11, 2011
Rod Nackerman discusses life on Beaver Island, his life, and the Irish on July 11, 2011
A look at the historic Fishtown in Leland, Michigan
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Fishtown sounds smelly, right? Well it's not! Fishtown is beautiful, laid back and full of historic beauty. Stroll along the docks, shop a little, charter a fishing trip, take a ferry to the Manitou Islands, fill your belly, and beach it...all in one small town on Lake Michigan. Fishtown is up in Leland MI near the Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, you'll find this small, quaint town full of boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and recreational heaven!
Leland is an unincorporated community in the U.S. state of Michigan. It was the county seat of Leelanau County[1] from 1883 to 2008, when a new government center was completed in Suttons Bay Township, closer to the county's geographic center.
Leland is located in Leland Township, which provides local government services. It is on M-22 at the mouth of the Leland River (also known as the Carp River) on Lake Michigan.
Leland is the departure point for ferry service to both North and South Manitou Islands. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is nearby and Traverse City is about 25 miles to the southeast.
Miller Woods Lake Trail
A short hike along the Lake Trail at Miller Woods in the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore, National Park Service, located in Gary, Indiana.
The Lake Trail starts at the Douglas Environmental Center on Lake Street and ends at the shoreline of Lake Michigan, a round trip hike of 3.2 miles.
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John W Blatt - Part 2 of 2
In Memoriam
John W. Blatt, elevator consultant and former mayor of Put-in-Bay, died Thursday, February 21, 2008 at The Lutheran Memorial Home in Sandusky. He was 68.
John was born in New Martinsville, West Virginia to Carl and Evelyn (Ward) Blatt. John was valedictorian of the class of 1957 at Magnolia High School in New Martinsville.
John earned his Bachelors of Science in Industrial Management in 1961 from The Ohio State University where he was active in the Navy ROTC, served as president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Theta, and the Interfraternity Council, and received the President's Award of Excellence from 1959-1961. His ROTC experience led to his service in the United States Navy following graduation. John served as a lieutenant on the USS Skate, which was one of the first nuclear submarines.
His business career began at the Haughton Elevator Company where he was employed from 1967-1977 when he joined Kerschner Elevator where he remained until 1984. In that year he founded his own elevator consultant company, John W. Blatt Elevator Consulting, Inc. which he owned and operated until he retired in 2007.
Well known and respected in the vertical transportation industry, John's consultancy was one of the leaders in the United States. He frequently taught and spoke at various conventions and seminars in the industry. Clients included major universities, hospitals, office buildings, apartments, housing authorities and factories throughout Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Florida, Michigan and other states. He also served on various committees and boards including the Board of Directors of Elevator U and the Board of the National Association of Vertical Transportation Professionals where he also served as Ethics Chairman. John was also a member of the National Assn. of Elevator Safety Authorities, the National Assn. of Elevator Contractors, and a qualified Elevator Inspector certified by ASME.
A resident of Put-in-Bay, OH, from 1984-2002, John served that community as mayor from 1996-2002. During his tenure, he led efforts to improve quality of life through increased law enforcement and other initiatives in the island community that attracts thousands of visitors every summer. He took great pride in attracting events to the island and enjoyed officiating at weddings and other significant events. As mayor, John established a scholarship fund for deserving graduates of Ottawa County high schools. While living in Put-in-Bay, John served on Village Council from 1986-1987, owned the bakery and was a real estate broker and owned and operated the Island Realty Company. He was also a member of the Put-in-Bay Yacht Club.
While serving as mayor, John's great appreciation for law enforcement personnel became even greater. He became, and remained throughout the rest of his life, a supporter of law enforcement agencies, sponsoring drug enforcement and interdiction training seminars. John purchased two police canines for area departments, including Ajax, Put-in-Bay's first police K-9, who was imported from Germany. Ajax died in the line of duty in Put-in-Bay. The second K-9 John purchased was an import from the Czech Republic, Alex, who has served a number of local departments and is currently serving in Marblehead. John has also donated funds to local police departments to help fight the drug war. John's commitment to law enforcement was further demonstrated by his serving as Advisor to the Board of the African American Law Enforcement Agents Assn.
Returning to the mainland in 2002, John made Port Clinton, OH, his home so he could be near good friends and his beloved Lake Erie. In typical John Blatt fashion, he immediately became involved in and supportive of the community. He was a member of Historic Port Clinton where he was involved in putting on the annual Walleye Festival. John initiated the Education Tent and the educational events at the festival. He was also a member of the Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce, the Catawba Island Club, and various other groups and activities.
In everything John did, he was committed. In addition to the above activities, John was a member of The Ottawa County Republican Central Committee, The Great Lakes Historical Society, life member of the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society, life member of The Ohio State University Alumni Assn., former member of the Northwest Ohio Mayors and Managers Assn., former board member of Toledo Economic Planning Council, former advisor to the US Small Business Administration, former president of the Toledo Area Small Business Assn., and a delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business in 1980.
John's presence, wisdom, guidance, and enthusiasm will be truly missed by all who knew him.
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took the fat boy through grannys garden
Beaver Nation: Welcome to the Gorge
The Columbia River Gorge is full of magic. The roughly 80-mile canyon — stretching east from the mouth of the Sandy River in Troutdale to the confluence of the Deschutes River just east of The Dalles — forms the boundary between Oregon and Washington. The scenery — with the mile-wide river, multiple waterfalls, towering Mount Hood and a landscape that transforms from lush forests to dry grasslands as you travel east — can take your breath away, even if you’re just driving through.
Lewis and Clark passed through on their transcontinental journey in 1805, and today the gorge attracts visitors from around the world, including wind surfers and kite boarders who take advantage of its strong, steady winds. Agriculture was — and is — a cornerstone of the economy, with hundreds of family-owned apple, pear and cherry orchards, plus a burgeoning wine industry and craft-brewing community. But the gorge is also fast becoming a center of industry, including aerospace, high tech and energy.
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Michigan's Shore-to-Shore Trail: McKinley to Rollways
A weekend backpacking adventure on the Shore-to-Shore Trail. This ~25 mile section is in the Huron National Forest and much of it follows along the famous Au Sable River. For more info please see here:
3 DAYS in the WILD - Sylvania Wilderness: Fishing & Camping U.P. Michigan
Fishing for huge fish with no one around. One of the best smallmouth bass fisheries in the Midwest. Three days fishing and camping in the pure, beautiful, northwoods nature. Loon, Beaver, and LOADS of trophy fish.
My father and I took a 3 day trip to Sylvania Wilderness and portaged our way to a remote lake in the back of the wilderness area. The fishing was phenomenal and the scenery was equally great. This location is like the Boundary Waters Canoe Area / Quetico Provincial Park area of Minnesota & Canada.
I apologize that the video is so long. I got carried away and couldn't stop until I had everything. Watch it in a few different segments to cut the video up into smaller parts.
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