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S.S. Metropole: A Great Lakes Treasure

Before telling the story of the discovery and exploration of the SS Metropole off Saginaw Bay in Lake Huron, we will revisit the ultimate Great Lakes treasure expedition that occurred in the late 1970s and early 1980s. There is no one that speaks with greater authority on Great Lakes treasure than Garry Kozak. It is through Garry's shipwreck discoveries and exploration activities that we can measure and determine the real value of what lies beneath the surface of the "Inland Seas"…and provide answers to the question of real "wealth" in the Great Lakes (aka-Inland Seas). Read Story graphical link

Wild Birds of Prey
Deer photo The Huron County Nature Center Wilderness Arboretum, located on Loosemore Road, midway between Port Austin and Caseville, near Oak Beach in Michigan's Thumb, is an ideal place to study natural habitat, or just take a relaxing walk in the woods. Read Story graphical link

My Father: My Old Man
Deer photoI want to tell you about my old man. Lately I have been thinking about him a lot and how as a kid I shortchanged him. I didn't give him any credit at all for having brains or common sense or a style of life that meant something. Read Story graphical link

Madame Beatrice Alexander's Beautiful Dolls
Photo of dave ThuemmelMadame Alexander dolls have found their way under many, many, Christmas trees, into hundreds of thousands of birthday packages and into countless doll fanciers treasured collections for more than 80 years. Read Story graphical link
Where in America Are You?
Photo of dave ThuemmelThe King Kong size glasses you see commemorates Buddy Holly, a legendary Rock and Roller who was born in the city you are visiting. Among other musicians with roots, both here and in the state's panhandle, include Waylon Jennings, Mac Davis, Jimmy Dean, Tanya Tucker, Roy Orbison, Bob Wells, the Gatlin Brothers and Natalie Maines, lead singer of the Dixie Chicks. Read Story graphical link