You may never have heard of Douglass Houghton, but the historical figure is getting a much deserved historical marker in the U.P.
Houghton was Michigan’s first geologist. He helped Michigan become a state. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Exploration
Alpena man continues exploring Pacific
As most of us spend summer to our hometowns and familiar vacation spots, an Alpena resident is exploring unseen regions of the Pacific Ocean. He said so far, the trip is going ‘as expected’
Underwater archaeologists build 3D models of Thunder Bay shipwrecks
Underwater archeologists have added a new tool to their arsenal as they examine shipwrecks in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary: lasers.
The lasers are being used to create 3-D models of shipwrecks near Alpena.