Tag Archives: Grand Traverse Bay

Our quest for the “Metropolis” under East Bay waters

Posted on August 23, 2020 by problogic

  Since moving to Michigan 27 years ago, I have been intrigued by the history and lore of the Great Lakes. This includes the lighthouses, sand dunes, ore docks, freighters, bridges, geology, and many other facets of this vast waterborne … Continue reading →

Posted in archaeology, culture, fun, geography, Great Lakes, historic preservation, history, Maps, nature, North America, pictures, recreation, shipping, shipwrecks, technology, topography, tourism, transportation, Travel, water trails | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Beautiful fungi and mushrooms of Power Island

Posted on August 5, 2020 by problogic

  Power Island (previously known as Marion Island or Ford Island) is a 202 acre island that is located approximately one mile west of Old Mission Peninsula in the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay. This heavily wooded preserve has … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, fun, geography, Great Lakes, hiking, nature, Science, topography, Wildlife | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

“Sail on, sail on, sailor”

Posted on July 30, 2015 by problogic

Here are a few photos from our four-hour sailing trip on the East Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan this past Tuesday afternoon. Sailing is easily one the most beautiful recreational/sporting activities on Earth and our trip aboard the 31′ Starlight … Continue reading →

Posted in Active transportation, art, civility, culture, environment, fun, geography, nature, North America, peace, pictures, recreation, sailing, sports, tourism, transportation, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment