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Photo Friday: The Whaleback - Leland, MI by danenmolly4827

350 International Day of Climate Action in Michigan4812

Absolute Michigan's 2009 Labor Day Roundup4767

Michigan Rated #1 in Social Media Tourism Promotion4765

Photo Friday: Menonaqua Beach by michiganartisan4762

Photo Friday: #75,000 is Grand Portal by [JARED]4755

Photo Friday: rorschach island by tbug24748

Photo Friday: The Whaleback - Leland, MI by danenmolly
Here's a rare photo opportunity showing The Whaleback and North Lake Leelanau taken from high above Lake Michigan's Manitou Passage. Be sure to check this out bigger and you can see more from this flight in her Fishtown - Leland - Good Harbor - Manitou Islands - Leelanau Peninsula set. Her other sets include Aerial Photographs and Lake Michigan Sunsets.

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald edited by Joseph Fulton
Joseph Fulton put together this amazing tribute to the 29 men who died in the shipwreck of November 10, 1975 aboard the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald in Lake Superior. It's set to The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot, and the video is one of the best I've ever seen on YouTube. I hope you can watch it.

350 International Day of Climate Action in Michigan
This Saturday (October 24, 2009) is the 350 International Day of Climate Action and we've got some Michigan events, some info about the science behind the 350 movement and thoughts about how that might affect the Great Lakes State.

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Fall Color Tours: Marquette, Negaunee, Au Train

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Unsalted: A Great Lakes Experience
Join filmmaker and surfer Vince Deur (Grand Haven) on a road trip around the five great lakes to meet the surfers who have made surfing these stormy waters a way of life for over 40 years. "Unsalted" is an adventure of the spirit.

Featured Links

Bay Sail
The Appledore schooners are owned and operated by BaySail, a private, non-profit organization. BaySail, supports its Environmental Education and Youth Development programs through public sails, private charters and group tours. (Bay City, Bay County)
Beach Water Sports
Northern Michigan's ski boat, pontoon, jetski, waverunner and fishing boat rental leader. We also offer water trampoline rentals, hydrobikes and free delivery for Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Antrim, Wexford and Kalkaska Counties. Call 231-409-6333. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Big Bay Outfitters, Tackle Shop & Keehol Gallery
Rentals & gear for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, biking, hiking & other outdoor activities. A dealer for Bell Canoes, Walden Kayaks, Swift Binoculars and many others. Locally crafted wood products, carvings, furniture, ceramics and more. (Big Bay, Marquette County)
Chrysler Jeep Superstores Detroit APBA Gold Cup
The prestigious APBA Gold Cup race! Presented by the Metro Detroit Chrysler Jeep Superstores. See Unlimited Hydroplanes race at speeds up to 200 mph for the oldest motor sport trophy in the world. (Detroit, Wayne County)
Elk Lake Michigan Iceboating
The number one website for what is happening with Northern Michigan Iceboating. People travel from all over the country to ice boat Elk Lake. Come watch the boats sail across the ice on Elk Lake in the winter. (Elk Rapids, Antrim County)
Great Lakes Maritime Institute
Promotes interest in the Great Lakes; preserves items related to their history; encourages building of scale models of lake ships, small craft, racing boats and furthers programs of the Dossin Great Lakes Museum; interactive Detroit River webcam. (Detroit, Wayne County)
Great Lakes Seaway and Shipping
To handle Great Lakes cargo, a special type of vessel has evolved...the North American "laker". This site highlights the laker providing photo galleries, freighter passage information, facts and figures and news. (Port Huron, St. Clair County)
Great Lakes Surfing Association
Their mission is to promote goodwill and camaraderie amongst all Great Lakes Surfers and the communities in which they live - locally, regionally and globaly. (Holland, Ottawa County)
Healthy Lakes, Healthy Lives
More than 90 organizations representing millions of residents in the Great Lakes have joined a new coalition whose goal is to restore and protect the Great Lakes. Visit for stories of the lakes and strategies to protect them. (Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County)
Iceboating Michigan
Iceboating in Michigan is a great winter sport for the whole family. Some of the world's best sailors reside and sail here. Find out where we are sailing and see photos. (Elk Rapids, Antrim County)
Mackinac Bridge Authority
Official web site for the Mackinac Bridge Authority with news, photo galleries, web cam, history and Mackinac Bridge Walk information. (Mackinaw City, Cheboygan County)
Michigan Blue: Michigan's Lakestyle Magazine
A bi-monthly luxury magazine uniquely targeted to Michigan's waterfront homeowner. No single word better captures the essence of Michigan's number one resource: Water. Our readers share a common bond: They are all passionate about lake living. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Pictured Rocks Cruises
2-1/2 to 3 hour cruise along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The Crystal clear blue-green waters of Lake Superior have created masterpieces of colors and rock formations found no where else in the world. (Munising, Alger County)
S.S. City of Milwaukee - National Historic Landmark
The Mission of the S.S. City of Milwaukee - National Historic Landmark, Inc. is to hold in public trust, preserve and develop for its historical and educational values, the National Historic Landmark railroad car ferry S.S. City of Milwaukee. (Manistee, Manistee County)
Sailing aboard the Irish Wake in Pentwater, MI
Welcome aboard the Irish Wake! You and your family will find sailing and sightseeing aboard the Irish Wake one of the best things to do during your visit to Pentwater, MI Bring our camera, sunglasses and sunscreen and be prepared for fun. (231) 629-073 (Pentwater, Oceana County)
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Established in 2000, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve maintains stewardship over one of the nation's most historically significant collection of shipwrecks. Headquartered at the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena. (Alpena, Alpena County)
Tip of The Thumb Heritage Water Trail
NEW WATER TRAIL GRAND OPENING IS MAY 18-20TH, 2007! OFFICIAL OPENING DAY IS MAY 19TH @ 1:00 P.M. AT PIER IN HARBOR BEACH. 94 MILES OF LAKE HURON SHORELINE! KAYAK OR CANOE ON LAKE HURON! MANY EVENTS PLANNED FOR EVENT! (Harbor Beach, Huron County)
Unsalted: A Great Lakes Experience
Join filmmaker and surfer Vince Deur (Grand Haven) on a road trip around the five great lakes to meet the surfers who have made surfing these stormy waters a way of life for over 40 years. "Unsalted" is an adventure of the spirit. (Grand Haven, Ottawa County)
Woods & Water Ecotours
Experience authentic, natural and cultural Ecotours. Most trips are based in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with an emphasis on Islands. (Cedarville, Menominee County)