...entrepreneur, E. H. Jennings. Jennings, who visited the wild, undeveloped region in 1890 fell in love with the area’s splendor and founded the resort company, Toxaway Company, in 1896 (“Toxaway”...
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...of waterfowl. Completely surrounded by forest, boaters can expect to see and hear woodpeckers, summer tanagers, and other forest songbirds. Black bear, bobcats, and white tailed deer are commonly seen...
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...two local ghost towns and abandoned mines slowly being overtaken by the forest. Those who visit come to enjoy the views, boating on the water, and hiking in the surrounding...
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...water. Lake Lucille is a natural lake, but its outlet has a weir with a fish pass. Maintained by the City of Wasilla, the weir allows fish to pass from...
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...Harbour House Museum is located in Crystal Falls, and the Iron County Historical Museum Complex is located in Iron River. The Complex is Upper Michigan’s largest local museum, covering 10...
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...1958 near Iowa City. The process took many years from planning stage to eventual completion, with the Korean War’s costs drying up the funding for a period of time. The...
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...a popular vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Open to year around recreation, visitors come to northeastern Michigan to test their fishing and hunting skills; boat, ski and swim the sparkling...
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...were drained. Best explored by kayak or canoe, Eagle Lake offers a leisurely tour of some of the last remaining wilderness in the Memphis area. With an average depth of...
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The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, Tonle Sap is far more than ‘just a lake’. It is the lifeblood of northwestern Cambodia and an ecological treasure revered by environmentalists....
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...played an important role in trade. In the Middle Ages, commercial traders used the lake to transfer goods from the Varangians (Vikings) to the Greeks. Because of the economic importance...
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