by canyonweb22 | Feb 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Located just offshore from South Manitou Island lies a reminder of the treacherous conditions that can exist on lake Michigan in late November. The wreck of the ocean freighter named the Francisco Morazan. Built in Hamburg Germany in 1922, and originally named the...
by canyonweb22 | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Arguably,one of the most devastating invasive species to inhabit the Great Lakes watershed, the Sea Lamprey continues to require active control measures by Great Lakes fish biologists to keep their numbers in check. A parasitic fish native to the Atlantic Ocean, the...
by canyonweb22 | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the telltale signs of spring in northern Michigan is the sweet fragrant aroma wafting through the air of the blooming Lilac bushes. These hearty bushes produce a beautiful purple flower that is common in this region. Mackinac Island even hosts a Lilac festival...
by canyonweb22 | Apr 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whether strolling through the sand dunes or hiking on one of Sleeping Bears’ numerous trails or even enjoying one of the many scenic vistas along Pierce Stocking Drive, you may come across a common resident of the park; the North American Porcupine. If I get too...
by canyonweb22 | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Well, if you saw it in Michigan, it was more than likely a Bobcat. That’s because the Canada Lynx is classified as a threatened species in Michigan with very few reported sighting over the last 40 years. Of these, most occurred in the Upper peninsula. In March...
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