MARQUETTE — In 1889 John M. Longyear and several friends set out on his boat, the Abbie, to tour Lake Superior, do a little fishing, and explore Isle Royale. He documented it all and presented his daughter Abby, the boat’s namesake, with a bound book of the incredible, month-long trip. One ...

QUESTION: Michigan was the __ state admitted to the Union? a. 20th b. 24th c. 26th d. 30th ANSWER: C. Michigan became a state on January 26, 1837.

MARQUETTE — In 1871, the Erie & Western Transportation Company, proprietors of the Anchor Line, had three “floating palaces” built by the King Iron Works, all to the same plans and specifications. Known as the “triplets,” the India was launched June 21; the China on July 19; and ...

QUESTION: How many miles of shoreline does Michigan have? a. 1,440 miles b. 1,911 miles c. 2,595 miles d. 2,804 miles e. 3,288 miles ANSWER: E, 3,288 miles. Only Alaksa has more shoreline than Michigan.