Great Lakes Proud Blog
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Spring Festivals in Michigan
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Spring is around the corner and people from all over the state of Michigan are ready to celebrate! Welcome back the warmer weather by attending some of these unique spring festivals in Michigan. -
The Greatness of Great Lakes Outdoors!
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Our friends over at The Bridge just posted an awesome piece on the strength of Michigans outdoor economy and who/how it benefits. We highly encoura... -
East Tawas, Michigan
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Want an up north getaway that doesn’t involve throngs of tourists? Check out East Tawas, Michigan, located on the east shore of Lake Huron, approximately three hours north of Detroit, three hours northeast of Grand Rapids and six hours from Chicago. Here you will find a small, quaint community with a lively downtown and outdoor recreation at its best. -
Ludington, Michigan
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If water is the main ingredient in your outdoor adventure then Ludington, Michigan, is a perfect match with 28 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 4 inland lakes and 2000 miles of rivers and streams! It is located halfway up the west coast of Michigan, 240 miles north of Chicago, 250 miles west of Detroit and 96 miles north of Grand Rapids on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan.
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St. Catherines, Ontario
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St. Catherine, Ontario, often overlooked by tourists on their way to Niagara Falls, is one of the largest cities in Canada's Niagara region. St. Catherine recently went through a massive economic development and is busting its seams with a mix of eclectic shops, cafes, bistros, pubs, breweries and food from vegan doughnut shops to creative farm to table options.
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Thunder Bay, Ontario
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Thunder Bay, Ontario is located on the shores of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake. It is the gateway to northwest Ontario - the rugged Canadian wilderness and over 150,000 lakes, rivers and streams. Day trippers can use the comfort of modern hotels to explore the parks and outdoors mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, angling and sailing. -
Are the Great Lakes in Nuclear Trouble?
An interesting article borrowed from the Freep. Check out the original link HERE for the entire piece. Should we be alarmed? What can we do? How ca... -
Welcome to the Future - The Great Lakes Proud Community Project!
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What is Great Lakes Proud? What is the Great Lakes Proud Community? And what is the vision? Welcome to the Great Lakes Proud Community Project *La... -
Great Lakes & the US Congress
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Hi All! I hope everyone had a great Labor Day and enjoyed the beauty all around us. How about those storms? Pretty incredible. Over the w... -
A Memorial Day Perspective from GLP
In the Great Lakes states, Memorial Day means that it’s officially okay to pack up your winter boots, cross country skis and maybe even turn off ... -
The Renovated Dossin Great Lakes Museum opens in Detroit!
Since 1961, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum has celebrated the maritime history of the Great Lakes. Located on Belle Isle along the D... -
Great Lakes Proud Jumps on the Blogwagon!
Perhaps you are one of the 100,000 people rocking the Great Lakes Proud sticker. I am. Isn’t it funny how one little sticker can spea...
