Wisconsin’s largest city, known as “Brew City”, is filled with opportunities for those of every age and stage of life. Home to a population of 563,000 people, residents and visitors of Milwaukee enjoy outdoor recreation, cultural events, great food, and beautiful views of Lake Michigan, our second largest and deepest Great Lake. Home to Milwaukee…
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula along the scenic southern shore of Lake Superior lies a unique piece of Michigan’s iron ore history. Nestled within the Hiawatha National Forest just west of Munising you will find the crumbling ruins of Bay Furnace. One of only two remaining blast furnaces in the Upper Peninsula, Bay Furnace was used…
Along Lake Michigan’s southern shore, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, you’ll find a unique lakefront art exhibit. Kenosha is home to beautiful beaches, a vibrant farmer’s market, small private college, lakefront bike trail, historic mansions, a scenic harbor, and a display of art from artists from across the country.…
Along the southern shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula lies an amazing outcrop of ancient volcanic basalt composed of the remnant cooled lava flows of ancient volcanic activity. This amazing outcrop, estimated to be 1.7 billion years old, is located on Presque Isle, a 323-acre peninsula extending into Lake Superior on the north…
The southern Lake Michigan shore is home to beautiful beaches full of unique finds. Racine, Wisconsin’s Zoo Beach is a top Lake Michigan beach to search for hidden treasures, comb for beach glass, fossils, pottery, and other unique treasures. This beautiful stretch of Lake Michigan’s southern shore is a great way to spend a day!…
Few things in the Upper Great Lakes region are more scenic than a long stretch of Lake Superior shoreline. If you’re in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula driving along MI-28 between Marquette and Munising, be sure to stop at Au Train Beach. This beautiful, remote beach is a scenic, peaceful, and stunning stop along Lake Superior’s southern…
Do you enjoy strolling the shores of the beautiful Great Lakes? Are you an avid beachcomber? Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore to search for beach glass, fossils, and pottery? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, look no further than Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha, WI. From an…
If you have never visited Michigan’s stunning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, this is your sign to make it happen! Along Lake Superior’s southern shore near Munising, Michigan, beautiful 50-200 foot sandstone cliffs stretch on for over 15 miles. These sedimentary sandstone cliffs are composed of minerals such as iron oxide, copper, manganese, and limonite deposited…
Market season has arrived in the Great Lakes region! If you’re looking for a vibrant farmer’s market with fresh, seasonal produce, locally-made treats, arts and crafts, fresh artisan breads and cheeses, live music, all with the backdrop of one of our beautiful Great Lakes…. HarborMarket, in Kenosha Wisconsin, is the place to be along Lake Michigan’s southern…
Do you love to comb Great Lakes beaches in search of unique treasures? Are you looking for great beaches along the southern Lake Michigan shore for the best finds? From marbles to pottery, unique rocks, fossils, and other treasures, Wisconsin’s southern Lake Michigan shore is home to beautiful beaches brimming with unique finds. In this article I’ll share…