Author: Bridge Michigan
New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem
A new book by a Michigan historian explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country. Read the full story by […]
Natural Resources Commission expands Great Lakes spearfishing opportunities
A new order from the Michigan Natural Resources Commission will open more of the Great Lakes to recreational spearfishing in 2026. Proponents of spearfishing say that the expanded reach will […]
Christmas Tree Ship: Historically-inspired holiday tradition returns to National Museum of the Great Lakes
The National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio, is holding its annual Christmas Tree Ship event, where the public can watch Santa Claus arrive on a tugboat filled […]
City on Lake Michigan takes step toward starting lifeguard program for 2026
After years of debates, the city of South Haven, Michigan, took a significant step toward bringing lifeguards back to its Lake Michigan beaches. Supporters of a new lifeguard program include […]
Michigan food processor found liable for pollution entering Elk Lake
A federal judge has ruled that an Elk Rapids, Michigan, food processing company illegally polluted wetlands and tributaries that drain to Elk Lake and ultimately to Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse […]